8 occurrences

'Obstinate' in the Bible

Then the LORD told Moses, "I've seen these people and indeed they're obstinate.

Verse ConceptsNecksStubbornnessStiffnecked PeopleSelf WillGod Seeing The Wicked

Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey, but I won't go up among you, because you are an obstinate people, and otherwise I might consume you along the way."

Verse ConceptsFoodStubbornness, Consequences OfTent Of MeetingObstinacy Against GodGod Might Kill His PeopleMilk And HoneyRich Food

The LORD had told Moses, "Say to the Israelis, "You are an obstinate people, and if for one moment I went up among you, I would put an end to you. Now take off your ornaments so I may decide what to do with you.'"

Verse ConceptsNecksCharacter Of WickedCosmeticsPeople Stripping OffGod Might Kill His Peoplejewelry

He said, "If I've found favor in your sight, Lord, please, Lord, walk among us. Certainly this is an obstinate people, but pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your own inheritance."

Verse ConceptsPrayer, For OthersStiffnecked PeopleNecksSelf WillGod Goes With YouGod Forgive!

However, after the leader had died, they would relapse to a condition more corrupt than their ancestors, following other gods, serving them, and worshiping them. They would not abandon their activities or their obstinate lifestyles.

Verse ConceptsHabitsSin, Nature OfSelf WillBowing To False GodsDifferent GodsDeath Of Office HoldersGod's People Sinning

So pay attention! I'm going to make you just as obstinate and unyielding as they are.

Verse ConceptsGod Hardening PeopleSuccess And Hard WorkNervousness

For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn mule! Nevertheless, will not the LORD feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture?

Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdObstinacy Against GodHeifersBackslidingBacksliders

Bible Theasaurus

Contrary (120 instances)
Immovable (7 instances)
Inert (1 instance)
Obdurate (2 instances)
Obstinate (30 instances)
Perverse (67 instances)
Stubborn (74 instances)
Unregenerate (2 instances)
Unrepentant (1 instance)
Wayward (20 instances)

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