6 occurrences

'Grasp' in the Bible

"If two men are fighting together, and the wife of one comes to rescue her husband from the grasp of his assailant, and she reaches out and seizes his genitals,

Verse ConceptsGraspingMale GenitalsFighting One AnotherStrugglesmanhood

I'll whet my shining sword, with my hands in firm grasp of judgment. I'll show vengeance on my adversary and repay those who keep on hating me.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodHatredSharpeningGod Executes VengeanceHating GodGod's Sword

"LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven, are you not? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, don't you? In your own hands you grasp both strength and power, don't you? As a result, no one can oppose you, can they? You are our God, who expelled the former inhabitants of this land right in front of our people Israel, aren't you? Then you gave it to your friend Abraham's descendant forever, didn't you?

Verse ConceptsAbraham, The Friend Of GodNames And Titles For The ChristianDivine FriendshipFriendship And Trust

My God, deliver me from the power of the wicked and the grasp of ruthless practicers of evil.

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofSuffering, Causes OfGod Delivering From Evil

Bible Theasaurus

Apprehend (9 instances)
Clasp (2 instances)
Clutch (1 instance)
Clutches (10 instances)
Compass (49 instances)
Comprehend (53 instances)
Grasp (60 instances)
Range (19 instances)
Retain (38 instances)
Understand (440 instances)

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