9 occurrences in 3 translations

'Inactive' in the Bible

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example],Nor stand in the path of sinners,Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).

Verse ConceptsBad FriendsFeetEvil Waysadvisersevil, believers' responses toMockerySinnersUngodlinessWalkingInfidelity To GodGangsEvil AssociationsWarnings Of Evil AssociationsSitting In FellowshipA Mans CharacterBlessed In ServiceRejoicing Over JusticeScoffersGraduationmockers

Then I said, "I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodRight Hand Of God

God, do not rest! Don't be silent! Don't stay inactive, God!

Verse ConceptsSilenceNot Being StillGod Being SilentNot Still

"I have been inactive for a long time; I kept quiet and held back. Like a woman in labor I groan; I pant and gasp.

Verse ConceptsGod, Patience OfGod, Suffering OfSilenceLabour PainsGod Being Silent

“Why should You be [hesitant and inactive] like a man astounded and perplexed,Like a mighty man unable to save?Yet You, O Lord, are among us,And we are called by Your name;Do not leave us!”

Verse ConceptsAbandonmentGod, The LordPower, God's SavingFeelings Of Rejection By GodAstonishmentPeople's Inability To SaveDo Not Forsake Us!Unable To SaveCalled By God's Namesurprises

But sin, finding an opportunity through the commandment [to express itself] produced in me every kind of coveting and selfish desire. For without the Law sin is dead [the recognition of sin is inactive].

Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessdesiresGreed, Condemnation OfSelf IndulgenceSpiritually DeadRight Time For The DevilEffect Of The LawCovetousnessOpportunity

But are you willing to recognize, you foolish [spiritually shallow] person, that faith without [good] works is useless?

Verse ConceptsFutilityFools, Characteristics OfFaith That WorksUseless ReligionWorks Of FaithFutile Faith

Bible Theasaurus

Inactive (9 instances)
Inert (1 instance)
Motionless (4 instances)
Passive (1 instance)

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