4 occurrences in 3 translations

'Prefers' in the Bible

Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him.

Verse ConceptsTroubling Groups Of People

"'Adulterous wife, who prefers strangers instead of her own husband!

Verse ConceptsWivesRelations With ForeignersWifespouseloversadultry

One person prefers [one] day over [another] day, and another person regards every day [alike]. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind.

Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingAssurance in the life of faithMind, The HumanSure KnowledgeChristian LibertyConvictionReligious FreedomHolier Than Thouimportance

However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsBeing A WifeBeing In A RelationshipRespect, For Human BeingsWives, Duties OfRespect For PeopleRespectLoving YourselfHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanLove And RelationshipsLoving Your WifeWifeLove MarriageMan And WomanA Good HusbandRespecting Your Bodymarraigereverence

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