2 occurrences in 10 translations
'Prefer' in the Bible
Do I actually delight in the death of the wicked, declares the sovereign Lord? Do I not prefer that he turn from his wicked conduct and live?
Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but prefer that the wicked change his behavior and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil deeds! Why should you die, O house of Israel?'
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- Choose (144 instances)
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שׁנה
Shanah
Shanah
change , second time , again , diverse , alter , disguise , doubled , pervert , preferred , repeateth ,
Usage: 22