9 occurrences in 6 translations

'Prosecute' in the Bible

I will say to God:“Do not declare me guilty!Let me know why You prosecute me.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, Prayer DuringDisputesWhy Does God Do This?condemnation

Are you a god who would make a leaf tremble or who would prosecute a dry straw?

Verse ConceptsChaffFoliageharassment

Would He prosecute me forcefully?No, He will certainly pay attention to me.

Verse ConceptsPenitentWill God Pay Attention?

When you summon her for divorce, you prosecute her; he drives her away with his strong wind in the day of the east wind.

Verse ConceptseastOut Of The EastPeople ExiledThe East Wind

See, one will come like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Edom] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make him (Edom) run from his land. I will appoint over him the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?”

Verse ConceptsChallengesShepherds, As Kings And LeadersInadequate ShepherdingGod Like A LionWho Is Like God?The Region Of JordanLeadership Qualities

“See, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Babylon] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make Babylon run from his land. I will appoint over Babylon the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?”

Verse ConceptsChallengesShepherds, As Kings And LeadersInadequate ShepherdingGod Like A LionWho Is Like God?The Region Of Jordan

“Therefore,” he *said, “let the influential men among you go there with me, and if there is anything wrong about the man, let them prosecute him.”

Verse ConceptsPeople Accusing PeopleWhat Sin?

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Engage (51 instances)
Prosecute (9 instances)
Pursue (143 instances)

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