7 occurrences

'Welfare' in the Bible

So Jacob said to him, "Go now and check on the welfare of your brothers and of the flocks, and bring me word." So Jacob sent him from the valley of Hebron.

Verse ConceptsCareCare, HumanPeople Sending People

Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "It is not within my power, but God will speak concerning the welfare of Pharaoh."

Verse ConceptsHumilityMission, Of IsraelGod Will AnswerNot Me

Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him; they each asked about the other's welfare, and then they went into the tent.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingBowingGreetingsKissingKissesSpoken Greetings

Therefore do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons, and do not take their daughters in marriage for your sons. Do not ever seek their peace or welfare, so that you may be strong and may eat the good of the land and may leave it as an inheritance for your children forever.'

Verse ConceptsTreatyIntermarriageNot ProsperingNo Peace

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

Verse ConceptsPeace, In Christian LivingSecond Being

Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!

Verse ConceptsPride, Results Of

I will look after their welfare and will restore them to this land. There I will build them up and will not tear them down. I will plant them firmly in the land and will not uproot them.

Verse ConceptsRestoring NationsWatchfulness, DivinePlucking OutMetaphorical PlantingGod Seeing The RighteousGod Doing Good

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Benefit (115 instances)
Welfare (50 instances)
Well-Being (37 instances)

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