6 occurrences

'Matter' in the Bible

The matter distressed Abraham greatly because of his son.

God heard the lad crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is.

Verse ConceptsAbrahamAngel of the LordHeaven And AngelsAngstGod HearingWhat Is The Matter?God Speaks From HeavenDo Not Fear For God Will Help

So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.

Verse ConceptsServants, GoodThighsSwearing Oaths

Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “The matter comes from the Lord; so we cannot speak to you bad or good.

Verse ConceptsGod In Relation To ManUnable To Harm

But she said to her, “Is it a small matter for you to take my husband? And would you take my son’s mandrakes also?” So Rachel said, “Therefore he may lie with you tonight in return for your son’s mandrakes.”

Verse ConceptsMarital SexMarital Sex BetweenTaking Other PeopleUnimportant Things

Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about.

Verse ConceptsDoing Things TwiceGod Not DelayingEverything Happening For A Reason

Bible Theasaurus

Frame (36 instances)
Issue (89 instances)
Material (84 instances)
Matter (380 instances)
Spawn (1 instance)
Subject (135 instances)
Substance (113 instances)
Topic (3 instances)
Weigh (35 instances)

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