6 occurrences

'Unable' in the Bible

The Court added further threats and then let them go, being quite unable to find any way of punishing them on account of the people, because all gave God the glory for the thing that had happened.

Verse ConceptsPeople Set Free By PeopleSpecific Praising Of God

The Lord's hand is now upon you, and you will be blind for a time and unable to see the light of day." Instantly there fell upon him a mist and a darkness, and, as he walked about, he begged people to lead him by the hand.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesHand Of GodMiracles, Nature OfMistPainMiracles Of PaulMiracles Bringing God's JudgmentBarriersGod's HandOvertaken By DarknessGod BlindingGod's Hands In Oppositionfitness

Upon Paul's arrival, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood round him, and brought many grave charges against him which they were unable to substantiate.

Verse ConceptsCrimesProofsPeople Accusing People

She was unable to make headway against the gale; so we gave up and let her drive.

Verse ConceptsStormsWeather, God's Sovereignty OverFacingPropellingWeather Causing Sufferings

Unable to agree among themselves, they at last left him, but not before Paul had spoken a parting word to them, saying, "Right well did the Holy Spirit say to your forefathers through the Prophet Isaiah:

Verse ConceptsInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose OfSpeaking By The SpiritNamed Prophets Of The Lord

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