7 occurrences in 4 translations

'Hesitating' in the Bible

where Elijah approached all the people and asked them, "How long will you keep hesitating between both sides? If the LORD is God, go after him. If Baal, go after him." But the people didn't say a word.

Verse ConceptsChoicesdoubt, results ofdouble mindednessChallengesChoosingHesitationIndecisionOpinionsPublic OpinionSyncretismSkepticismDivided HeartsIndividuals Being SilentTwo Intangible ThingsThe Lord [Yahweh] Is Godfollowing

While Jeremiah was still hesitating, the captain of the bodyguard said, “Go on back then to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed [governor] over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people; or else go wherever it seems right for you to go.” So the captain of the bodyguard gave him an allowance of food and a gift and let him go.

But get up, go down, and go with them--not hesitating at all, because I have sent them."

Verse ConceptsStairwaysGoing TogetherGod Sending Prophets

But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind.

Verse ConceptsSeaSeafaringDoubtStormsWeakness, SpiritualWindInstabilitySkepticismPrayer, Offered WithBelievingThings Like The SeaSea, Metaphorical ReferencesHindrancesQuestioning GodThe OceanKeeping FaithHaving FaithEmotionsThe Storms Of Life

being a double-minded man, unstable and restless in all his ways [in everything he thinks, feels, or decides].

Verse ConceptsDoubtdouble mindednessLoyaltySkepticismDivided HeartsIndecisionFicklenessThe MindDecision MakingEmotionsuncertaintymindset

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