6 occurrences

'Obtain' in the Bible

There were those who said, "With our sons and daughters, we are many. We must obtain grain in order to eat and stay alive."

Verse ConceptsSeeking Food

There were others who said, "We are putting up our fields, our vineyards, and our houses as collateral in order to obtain grain during the famine."

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, Examples OfBanks

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

Verse ConceptsTreesMetaphorical TreesGraspingrelaxation

But this one from Israel's royal family rebelled against the king of Babylon by sending his emissaries to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he prosper? Will the one doing these things escape? Can he break the covenant and escape?

Verse ConceptsenvoyLargenessRebellion Against God, Shown InNo EscapeAcquiring HorsesLarge Armies

Bible Theasaurus

Incur (27 instances)
Obtain (93 instances)
Prevail (75 instances)
Receive (453 instances)

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