4 occurrences in 11 translations

'Accepting' in the Bible

Gehazi, the attendant of Elisha the man of God, thought: My master has let this Aramean Naaman off lightly by not accepting from him what he brought. As the Lord lives, I will run after him and get something from him.

Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfIndividuals RunningExemptGreedservanthood

Go up to the hill country, bring lumber and rebuild My house (temple), that I may be pleased with it and be glorified,” says the Lord [accepting it as done for My glory].

Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfBuildingThe Second TempleGoing Up Mountainsrebuilding

And I also, I have made you despised and low before all the people, Because ye are not keeping My ways, And are accepting persons in the law.

Verse ConceptsFavouritismHumiliationInferiorityInjustice, Examples OfFavoritismMisteaching

Bible Theasaurus

Accept (176 instances)
Accepting (14 instances)
Admit (16 instances)
Swallow (42 instances)

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בּחר 
Bachar 
Usage: 169

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