5 occurrences in 3 translations

'Lessen' in the Bible

It will come about that the rod of the man whom I choose will sprout. Thus I will lessen from upon Myself the grumblings of the sons of Israel, who are grumbling against you.”

Verse ConceptsBlossomResentment, Against GodSprouting PlantsSproutingGrumbling At People

Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need.

Verse ConceptsNeedCreditorsInterestSaints, Care For The PoorAlmsgivingAltruismCharity

He asked them, "How do you advise me to respond to these people who said to me, 'Lessen the demands your father placed on us'?"

Verse ConceptsRemoving BurdensLight YokeEasy BurdensMan's Counsel

He asked them, "How do you advise me to respond to these people who said to me, 'Lessen the demands your father placed on us'?"

Bible Theasaurus

Decrease (9 instances)
Diminish (25 instances)
Lessen (5 instances)
Subside (14 instances)

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