6 occurrences

'Substance' in the Bible

His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the children of the east.

Verse ConceptsLivestockAbundance, MaterialLargenessSheepShepherds, As OccupationsYokesGod Is ImmanentFour To Five HundredThree Thousand And UpSeven ThousandOwning LivestockFour And Five HundredGreat IndividualsMultitudes Of DonkeysPossessing SheepWealthy Peoplepossessions

Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

Verse ConceptsSatan, Work OfBlessed By GodGod's ProtectionFamily FirstProtecting Your Familypossessions

Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, And taketh it even out of the thorns; And the snare gapeth for their substance.

Verse ConceptsHarvestNot Reaping What You SowOvercoming Obstacles

Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?

Verse ConceptsAvoiding Bribes

He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.

Verse ConceptsTransient WealthDrawbacks To Riches

That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; According to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.

Verse ConceptsDrawbacks To Riches

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Center (51 instances)
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