7 occurrences in 3 translations

'Suggest' in the Bible

Jonathan said, "Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn't I tell you about it?"

Verse ConceptsFar Be It!Things Revealed

The men of Israel replied to the men of Judah, "We have ten shares in the king, and we have a greater claim on David than you do! Why do you want to curse us? Weren't we the first to suggest bringing back our king?" But the comments of the men of Judah were more severe than those of the men of Israel.

Verse ConceptsClaimsResponseTen Things

Accordingly, with your approval we suggest that a search be conducted within the king's treasury at Babylon to verify whether or not King Cyrus ever issued such a decree to reconstruct this Temple of God in Jerusalem. Then please notify us concerning the king's pleasure in this matter.

Verse ConceptsArchivesStoringSeeking For Concrete ThingsThe King's Orders

Then the king said, "Who is that in the courtyard?" Now Haman had come to the outer courtyard of the palace to suggest that the king hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had constructed for him.

Verse ConceptsPeople Hung To Death

But I have used none of these privileges, nor am I writing this [to suggest] that any such provision be made for me now. For it would be better for me to die than to have anyone deprive me of my boast [in this matter of financial support].

Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfWagesPaul's BoastingBoasting

We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTTrusting Other PeopleObeying The GospelUnconditional Love

Bible Theasaurus

Advise (26 instances)
Indicate (12 instances)
Intimate (23 instances)
Propose (5 instances)
Suggest (7 instances)

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