180 occurrences in 12 translations

'Gain' in the Bible

and he drove away all his livestock and [took along] all his property which he had acquired, the livestock he had obtained and accumulated in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land of Canaan.

Verse ConceptsDriving

Then Judah said to his brothers, “What do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?

Verse ConceptsHiding Sins

I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and he will chase after them. I will gain honor because of Pharaoh and because of all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord." So this is what they did.

Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorGod, As RedeemerFreedom, Of The WillGod, Revelation OfAfflictions Of The WickedKingsKnowledge, Of GodTravelGod Hardening PeopleYou Will Know I Am The Lord

As for Me, hear this: I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will go in [the sea] after them; and I will be glorified and honored through Pharaoh and all his army, and his war-chariots and his horsemen.

Verse ConceptsGod Hardening PeoplePeople Following People

You shall not give him your silver at interest, nor your food for gain.

Verse ConceptsProfitslent

Then, too, it is out of the sons of the sojourners who live as aliens among you that you may gain acquisition, and out of their families who are with you, whom they will have produced in your land; they also may become your possession.

Verse ConceptsForeignersMaking SlavesLaws Restricting ForeignersPropertyImmigrantsAliens

He must eat the same share they do, despite any profits he may gain from the sale of his family's inheritance.

Verse ConceptsEquality In PaymentDividing FoodPermitted To Eat Offerings

She said, "I will indeed go with you. But you will not gain fame on the expedition you are undertaking, for the Lord will turn Sisera over to a woman." Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh.

Verse ConceptsWeak Women

The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

Verse ConceptsArmageddonMegiddoGentile Rulers

so you may gain lasting fame, as people say, 'The Lord of hosts is God over Israel!' The dynasty of your servant David will be established before you,

Verse ConceptsGod As A Warrior

Right about then, Bichri's son Sheba, an ungodly man from the tribe of Benjamin, sounded a battle trumpet and announced: We've never been a part of David! We'll never gain anything from Jesse's son! It's every man to his tent, Israel!

Verse ConceptsTentsTrumpetAudacityTrumpets For SignallingNot Sharing

Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem paid him a thousand talents of silver to gain his support and to solidify his control of the kingdom.

Verse ConceptsCoinageenemies, of Israel and Judah

so it may become a reality and you may gain lasting fame, as people say, 'The Lord who commands armies is the God of Israel.' David's dynasty will be established before you,

And on the second day were gathered together the chief fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, to Ezra the scribe, even to gain wisdom as to the words of the law.

Verse ConceptsMonth 7

Now in the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar), on the thirteenth day when the king’s command and edict were about to be executed, on the day when the enemies of the Jews hoped to gain the mastery over them, it was turned to the contrary so that the Jews themselves gained the mastery over those who hated them.

Verse ConceptsMonth 12Jews Under ThreatHating Peoples

But a stupid man will gain understandingas soon as a wild donkey is born a man!

Verse ConceptsColtsWicked Described AsWorldly WisdomWild DonkeysWise ProverbsWisdom

“Will you show partiality for Him [and be unjust to me so that you may gain favor with Him]?Will you contend and plead for God?

If a man denounces his friends for personal gain, the eyes of his children will fail.

Verse ConceptsReward, HumanFlatteryGiving Information

He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.

Verse ConceptsDrawbacks To Riches

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,and what will we gain by pleading with Him?”

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessProfitsSkepticismCharacter Of WickedWho Is God?Serving God

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

Verse ConceptsGod Is HolyDistinctives Of RighteousnessNot Pleasing God

For thou hast asked of what profit it is unto thee: what do I gain more than if I had sinned?

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To God

“What gain is there in my death,if I go down to the Pit?Will the dust praise You?Will it proclaim Your truth?

Verse ConceptsGoing Down To The PitCreatures Returning To DustNot Praising Goddust

I gain understanding from Your precepts;therefore I hate every false way.

Verse ConceptsFalsehoodHatredInsightGod Giving UnderstandingFalse WaysHating Evil

to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Verse ConceptsAlternatives To MoneyTrue GainEducation

Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.

Verse ConceptsBehaviourShrewdnessDivine FavourEvil DevicesCondemnation Of The WickedA Good Man

A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted.

Verse ConceptsProverbsRighteous, TheRootsNot MovedgaysBeing GayA Good Manwickedness

The wicked desires what evil people gain, but the foundation of the righteous is productive.

Verse ConceptsRoots

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From Peoplehiding

So I thought to myself, "The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?" So I lamented to myself, "The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!"

Verse ConceptsEquality Of FateUseless EndeavourWise Man Or Foolfate

For what does a person gain from everything that he accomplishes and from his inner life struggles that he undergoes while working on earth?

Verse ConceptsTravailToiling In VainUnder The SunMen WorkingStrugglesSuccess And Hard Workhardworkstriving

When someone's prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

Verse ConceptsGrowth In WealthFinancesFamily ProblemsWealth And ProsperitySaving Money

This too is a sickening tragedy: exactly as he comes, so he will go. What does the one gain who struggles for the wind?

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsPhysical LabourLife And DeathTragedy

So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

Verse ConceptsAdvantagesPoor PeopleWise Man Or Fool

When I tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth -- even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night --

Verse ConceptsAcquiring Wisdom

Blessed are you, O land, when your king is a son of nobility and your princes feast at the proper time-- to gain strength and not to get drunk.

Verse ConceptsBad LeadershipAlcoholBeing A LeaderDigestionRight Time For PeopleFamily Strength

Therefore the Lord God of Hosts,the Mighty One of Israel, declares:“Ah, I will gain satisfaction from My foes;I will take revenge against My enemies.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfRetributionGod Executes VengeanceRevengeventing

His father's family will gain increasing prominence because of him, including the offspring and the offshoots. All the small containers, including the bowls and all the jars will hang from this peg.'

Verse ConceptsFathers Responsibilities

Her gain and her harlot’s wages will be set apart to the Lord; it will not be stored up or hoarded, but her gain will become sufficient food and choice attire for those who dwell in the presence of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsMerchandiseStoring Treasure On EarthWages Of A Prostitute

The reckless mind will gain knowledge,and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently.

Verse ConceptsInsanityTongueSpeech ImpedimentsRash People

The fool (the good-for-nothing) will no longer be called noble,Nor the rogue said to be generous.

Verse ConceptsCounted As Foolsheroes

As for the rogue, his weapons are evil;He conceives wicked plansTo ruin the poor with lies,Even when the plea of the needy one is just and right.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfEvil PlansTrapEvil DevicesPlottinginstruments

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

“Coastlands, listen to Me in silence,And let the peoples gain new strength;Let them come forward, then let them speak;Let us come together for judgment.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual RenewalIslandsGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthPay Attention To God!Renewal

That they may see and recognize,And consider and gain insight as well,That the hand of the Lord has done this,And the Holy One of Israel has created it.

Verse ConceptsUnderstandingisrael

Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysProfitsWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingCovetousness, Example OfSelfishness, Shown InSelfishness, Examples OfBeing Without UnderstandingGreed

For the iniquity of his dishonest gain, I have been wroth, and I smite him, Hiding -- and am wroth, And he goeth on turning back in the way of his heart.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofSin, Nature OfCharacter Of WickedHow Sin Comes With AfflictionsGod HidingCovetousnessGreed

Now what will you gainby traveling along the way to Egyptto drink the waters of the Nile?What will you gainby traveling along the way to Assyriato drink the waters of the Euphrates?

Verse ConceptsDrinksTrust, Lack Of

Moreover, you will come away from Egypt with your hands covering your faces in sorrow and shame because the Lord will not allow your reliance on them to be successful and you will not gain any help from them.

Verse ConceptsRejecting PeopleHands On HeadsTrusting Other PeopleNot Prospering

"Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofGreed, Condemnation OfPriests, Function In Ot TimesProfitsCovetousness, Example OfWicked ProphetsGreat And SmallCovetousnessGreedpractice

Therefore, I'll give their wives to others, and their fields to new owners. Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofGreed, Condemnation OfProfitsMen DeceivingWicked ProphetsGreat And SmallTransferring WivesGreedWifespousepracticecheatersothers

O dweller on many waters, abundant in treasures, Come in hath thine end, the measure of thy dishonest gain.

Verse ConceptsBabylonFlowing WaterTreasureCovetousness, Example OfPeople EndedWealthy People

In you they have taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest and profits, and you have injured your neighbors for gain by oppression, and you have forgotten Me,” declares the Lord God.

Verse ConceptsFraudCreditCovenant breakersExcessGreed, Condemnation OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfInterestMoney, Stewardship OfBusiness EthicsCovetousness, Results InExtortionSheddingKilling The InnocentOppressors

Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.

Verse ConceptsExtortionUnjust GainCommerceBeating OneselfKilling Many People

Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.

Verse ConceptsWicked RulersRulers, WickedSheddingPeople Torn To PiecesWolvesJudged As Murderers

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Verse ConceptsRedeeming The TimePeople Who Delayed

At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so give heed to the message and gain understanding of the vision.

Verse ConceptsActivity BegunGod Answering Prayersgabrielsupplicationpetition

""Now I'll tell you the truth: Pay attention! Three more kings will arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain more than them all. As soon as he gains power by means of his wealth, he'll stir up everyone against the Grecian kingdoms.

Verse ConceptsAffirmationsThree MenFractions, One FourthFourthStrong IndividualsThe Rich Lording ItWealthy People

Bible Theasaurus

Acquire (44 instances)
Addition (210 instances)
Advance (62 instances)
Attain (36 instances)
Benefit (115 instances)
Profit (166 instances)
Realise (1 instance)
Realize (184 instances)
Skillful (88 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
κερδαίνω 
Kerdaino 
gain , win , get gain , vr gain
Usage: 9

בּצע 
Batsa` 
Usage: 17

בּצע 
Betsa` 
Usage: 22

זבן 
Z@ban (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

מחיר 
M@chiyr 
Usage: 15

תּבוּאה 
T@buw'ah 
Usage: 42

תּרבּית 
Tarbiyth 
Usage: 6

ἀναντιῤῥήτως 
Anantirrhetos 
Usage: 1

ἀντέπω 
Antepo 
Usage: 1

ἀντίλεγω 
Antilego 
Usage: 10

ἀντιλογία 
Antilogia 
Usage: 4

ἐργασία 
Ergasia 
Usage: 5

κέρδος 
Kerdos 
Usage: 3

πλεονεκτέω 
Pleonekteo 
Usage: 5

πορισμός 
Porismos 
Usage: 2

προσεργάζομαι 
Prosergazomai 
Usage: 0

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