18 occurrences in 12 translations

'Upheld' in the Bible

So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years; for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.

Verse ConceptsImitating Good KingsThree Years

And the judgment of the wicked thou hast fulfilled, Judgment and justice are upheld -- because of fury,

Verse ConceptsCondemnation Of The Wicked

For You have upheld my just cause;You are seated on Your throne as a righteous judge.

Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod VindicatesFavorfairnessadvertising

They are upheld forever and ever;They are performed in truth and uprightness.

Verse ConceptsEternal Truth

His heart is upheld, he will not fear,Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodFearlessnessFreed From Fearfearless

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

"Listen to me, house of Jacob, and all you remnant of the house of Israel, who have been upheld from before your birth, and who have been carried from the womb.

Verse ConceptsFrom The WombFrom BirthPay Attention To God!

He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessRevival, Nature OfGod's Salvation Made KnownMessianic PropheciesGod HimselfNo One AvailableGod's InterventionSupportsurprises

And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfHelpfulnessGod AloneGod Has AngerGod HimselfSupport

Are you a king because you try to outdo everyone with cedar? Your father ate and drank and upheld justice and righteousness, did he not? And then it went well for him.

Verse ConceptsCedar WoodEating And DrinkingUnsuitable Rule

He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.' The Lord says, 'That is a good example of what it means to know me.'

Verse ConceptsThe NeedyKnowing God, Nature OfPoverty, Remedies ForMan DefendingHelping The PoorHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In NeedFeeding The Poor

Therefore the law is ignoredAnd justice is never upheld.For the wicked surround the righteous;Therefore justice comes out perverted.

Verse ConceptsInjustice, Examples OfOpposition, To Sin And EvilRighteous, TheNo JusticeBreaking God's Law

And all the people, including the tax-gatherers, when they listened to him upheld the righteousness of God, by being baptized with John's baptism.

Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

Who are you to judge the servant of another? Before his own master he stands [approved] or falls [out of favor]. And he [who serves the Master—the Lord] will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

Verse ConceptsStandingEnabling GracePersonal ResponsibilityAble To StandNot JudgingServants Of PeopleGod Establishes UsQuestioning GodJudging Others Actionsservanthoodcriticism

Bible Theasaurus

Continue (334 instances)
Maintain (89 instances)
Preserve (85 instances)
Upheld (18 instances)
Uphold (32 instances)

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