9 occurrences

'Pursues' in the Bible

And if the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not hand the one who committed manslaughter over to him, for he killed his neighbor accidentally and did not hate him beforehand.

Verse ConceptsMan AvengingNot Hating

“When someone pursues you and attempts to take your life, my lord’s life will be tucked safely in the place where the Lord your God protects the living. However, He will fling away your enemies’ lives like stones from a sling.

Verse ConceptsSlingsThrowing Stones

So don’t let my blood fall to the ground far from the Lord’s presence, for the king of Israel has come out to search for a flea, like one who pursues a partridge in the mountains.”

Verse ConceptsHuntingInsectsBirds, Types Of BirdsRestraints From KillingFleasPartridges

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

Verse ConceptsPursuingRighteousness, Of BelieversPathways Of SinAbominations, To GodEvil Ways

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound judgment.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

He pursues them, going on safely,hardly touching the path with his feet.

Verse ConceptsPursuing People

Ephraim chases the windand pursues the east wind.He continually multiplies lies and violence.He makes a covenant with Assyria,and olive oil is carried to Egypt.

Verse ConceptsAliancesFeedingFalse ConfidenceIdolatry, Objections ToTreatyWindForbidden AlliancesPursuing ViolenceOut Of The EastThe East Wind

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Engage (51 instances)
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