25 occurrences in 12 translations

'Tell' in the Bible

And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of EscapingLossActing Alone

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

Verse ConceptsLightningLossSuffering, Causes OfWeather, God's Sovereignty OverConflagrationsActing AloneBurning PeopleWhile Still Speaking

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

Verse ConceptsCamelsActing AloneThree GroupsWhile Still SpeakingTaking Animals

And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

Verse ConceptsStormsActing AloneFour CornersDestruction Of HousesFour SidesDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsDeathHurricanes

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

I will say to God, 'Do not condemn me; tell me why you are contending with me.'

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, Prayer DuringDisputesWhy Does God Do This?condemnation

and [that] he would tell you [the] secrets of wisdom, for {insight has many sides}. And know that God {on your behalf} has forgotten {some of} your guilt.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NatureGod Gives WisdomWisdomLight

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

Verse ConceptsAnimalsCaring For AnimalsMammalsRelation Of Animals To ManBirdsPets

Or ask the green plants of the earth and they'll teach you; let the fish in the sea tell you.

Verse ConceptsFish

"I'll tell you what, listen to me! Let me relate what I've seen,

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!

I know how he would answer me; I understand what he'll tell me.

“This [which I am about to explain] is the portion of a wicked man from God,And the inheritance which tyrants and oppressors receive from the Almighty:

Verse ConceptsThe Fate Of The WickedHeritageGod Judges The Wicked

The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.

Verse Conceptsaccounting

So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite replied:I am young in years,while you are old;therefore I was timid and afraidto tell you what I know.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeYouthLimitations Of Youth

“So I say, ‘Listen to me,I too will tell what I think.’

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!

I too will answer;yes, I will tell what I know.

Verse ConceptsOpinions

But I tell you that you are wrong in this matter,since God is greater than man.

Verse ConceptsGod In Relation To ManMan's Relation To GodGod Being With You

If there is an angel on his side,one mediator out of a thousand,to tell a person what is right for him

Verse ConceptsInsightMediatorAmbassadors, Figurative UseAngels Looking After People

"Should you not be paid back, since you have rejected him? You do the choosing! I won't! Tell us what you know!

Verse ConceptsImpenitence, Warnings AgainstInfidelity To GodChoosing God's Waytechnology

Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

His thundering tells about him; [the] livestock also [tell] {concerning what rises}.

Verse ConceptsStormsSoundThunder Showing God's Presence

Tell us! What are we to say to him? Can we prepare our case to face him when our faces are in darkness?

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of The Innocent

Have you comprehended the extent of the earth?Tell Me, if you know all this.

Verse ConceptsPeople With General Knowledge

Bible Theasaurus

Acquaint (1 instance)
Advise (26 instances)
Apprise (4 instances)
Assure (83 instances)
Awaken (17 instances)
Differentiate (6 instances)
Distinguish (23 instances)
Enjoin (13 instances)
Enlighten (10 instances)
Evidence (93 instances)
Impart (19 instances)
Inform (53 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אזן 
'ozen 
Usage: 187

אמר 
'amar (Aramaic) 
Usage: 71

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

ידע 
Yada` 
Usage: 946

מנה 
manah 
Usage: 28

מספּר 
Micpar 
Usage: 132

נגד 
Nagad 
Usage: 370

ספר 
Caphar 
Usage: 161

שׁמע 
Shama` 
Usage: 1158

ἀληθεύω 
Aletheuo 
tell the truth , speak the truth
Usage: 2

ἀναγγέλλω 
Anaggello 
Usage: 13

ἀπαγγέλλω 
Apaggello 
Usage: 40

διασαφέω 
Diasapheo 
Usage: 0

διηγέομαι 
Diegeomai 
Usage: 7

εἴδω 
Eido 
know , cannot tell , know how , wist , , see , behold , look , perceive , vr see , vr know
Usage: 519

ἐκλαλέω 
Eklaleo 
Usage: 1

ἐλέγχω 
Elegcho 
Usage: 12

ἐξηγέομαι 
Exegeomai 
Usage: 6

ἔπω 
Epo 
say , speak , tell , command , bid , , vr say
Usage: 824

ἐρέω 
Ereo 
say , speak , tell , speak of , call
Usage: 41

λαλέω 
Laleo 
speak , say , tell , talk , preach , utter , , vr speak
Usage: 235

λέγω 
Lego 
say , speak , call , tell ,
Usage: 1045

μηνύω 
menuo 
Usage: 3

προέπω 
Proepo 
Usage: 3

προερέω 
Proereo 
Usage: 7

προλέγω 
Prolego 
Usage: 3

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