8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Sought' in the Bible

"But the people have not returned to rely on him who struck them, nor have they sought the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessGod Is TruthfulAfflictions Of The WickedNot Returning To GodGod Beating PeopleNot Seeking God

Madmenah has fled.The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

And emptied out hath been in its midst the spirit of Egypt. And its counsel I swallow up, And they have sought unto the idols, And unto the charmers, And unto those having familiar spirits, And unto the wizards.

Verse ConceptsadvisersHuman EmotionGuidance, Need For God'sHeart, HumanMediumsPessimismPlansSpiritsDivinationNecromancyLosing CourageOccultismOccult Being Powerless Before God

Jehovah, in trouble they sought thee; they poured out their whispered prayer when thy chastening was upon them.

Verse ConceptsdiscouragementChastisementFaintnessUnder One's Breath

And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me.

Verse ConceptsHerdsPasturing The Flock

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