6 occurrences

'Town' in the Bible

So they continued on until they reached Bethlehem. Now when the two of them arrived in Bethlehem, the entire town got excited at the news of their arrival and they asked one another, "Can this be Naomi?"

Verse ConceptsGod's Mercy, Example OfTownIs It Really?

She picked up her grain and went back to town.

Verse ConceptsRemaining Food

Don't be afraid, my daughter. I'll do for you everything that you have asked, since all of my people in town are aware that you're a virtuous woman.

Verse ConceptsExcellent WomenVirtuous WomanFear And WorryWomen's StrengthA Good WomanWorthEthicsExcellence

So he said, "Take your cloak and hold it out." She did so, and he measured out six units of barley and placed them in a sack on her. Then she left for town.

Verse ConceptsSix ThingsOther Volume Measures

Boaz selected ten of the town elders and spoke to them, "Sit down here." So they sat down

Verse ConceptsTownTen People

So I thought to myself I ought to tell you that you must make a public purchase of this before the town residents and the elders of my people. So if you intend to act as the related redeemer, then do so. But if not, let me know, because except for you and I after you there is no one to fulfill the duties of a related redeemer." The man responded, "I will act as related redeemer."

Verse ConceptsNegotiationKnowing Facts

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Townspeople (3 instances)

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