20 occurrences

'Able' in the Bible

If one says a word, will it be a weariness to you? but who is able to keep from saying what is in his mind?

Something was present before me, but I was not able to see it clearly; there was a form before my eyes: a quiet voice came to my ears, saying:

Verse ConceptsVoices

If a man was desiring to go to law with him, he would not be able to give him an answer to one out of a thousand questions.

Verse ConceptsA Thousand ThingsAnswering GodOthers Not AnsweringSuing God

Even if my cause was good, I would not be able to give an answer; I would make request for grace from him who was against me.

Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgesBe Merciful!

Though you see that I am not an evil-doer; and there is no one who is able to take a man out of your hands?

Verse ConceptsPlea Of Innocence

Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.

Verse Conceptsghosts

Is anyone able to give teaching to God? for he is the judge of those who are on high.

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingGod, Wisdom OfTeaching WisdomTeaching God

And you say, What knowledge has God? is he able to give decisions through the deep dark?

Who said to God, Go away from us; and, What is the Ruler of all able to do to us?

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodQuerying God's Power

I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

Verse ConceptsNorthSouthTurning To Right And Left

I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.

Verse ConceptsSkillPeople Ended

If you are able, give me an answer; put your cause in order, and come forward.

Verse ConceptsConfrontationGod Is Just

Shaking with passion, he is biting the earth; he is not able to keep quiet at the sound of the horn;

Verse ConceptsNot Being StillNot Stilldistance

Then I will give praise to you, saying that your right hand is able to give you salvation.

Verse Conceptsconfessing

He is so cruel that no one is ready to go against him. Who then is able to keep his place before me?

Verse ConceptsAble To StandFierce Men

The sword may come near him but is not able to go through him; the spear, or the arrow, or the sharp-pointed iron.

The arrow is not able to put him to flight: stones are no more to him than dry stems.

Verse ConceptsChaffSlingsThrowing Stones

Related Words

Bible Theasaurus

Able-Bodied (2 instances)
Capable (45 instances)
Clever (25 instances)
Powerful (220 instances)

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