2 occurrences

'Grievous' in the Bible

"Look! These women were the same ones who were counseled by Balaam to cause the Israelis to commit a grievous sin against the LORD at Peor. As a result, that plague infected the LORD's community.

Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyadvisersMan's Counsel

a man to whom God gives wealth, riches, and honor, so that he lacks none of his heart's desires but God does not give him the capability to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger consumes them. This is pointless and a grievous affliction.

Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Bible Theasaurus

Atrocious (2 instances)
Dangerous (24 instances)
Distressing (22 instances)
Grievous (70 instances)
Heinous (5 instances)
Monstrous (3 instances)
Serious (65 instances)
Severe (97 instances)
Weighty (10 instances)

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