7 occurrences in 13 translations

'Act' in the Bible

may You hear in heaven and act.May You judge Your servants,condemning the wicked man by bringingwhat he has done on his own headand providing justice for the righteousby rewarding him according to his righteousness.

Verse ConceptsHeadsPunishment, Nature OfSin, God's Judgment OnAcquitting The Just

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of their motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

Verse ConceptsHousesOutward Appearance

but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.

So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."

Verse ConceptsFavouritismBribery, Is SinAcceptance Of BribesGod, Justice OfGod, Impartiality OfReverence, And Social BehaviourMagistrates

Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in all that pertains to the Lord, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Act resolutely, and the Lord be with the upright.”

Verse ConceptsChief priestsBravery

so he assembled the priests and descendants of Levi and ordered them, "Go throughout the cities of Judah and take up a collection from all of Israel for the annual upkeep of the Temple of your God. And make sure that you act quickly." But the descendants of Levi did not act quickly,

Verse ConceptsCollectionsCareNeglectHaste

And in the time of his distress, King Ahaz continued to act unfaithfully against Yahweh.

Verse ConceptsDistress

Bible Theasaurus

Behave (50 instances)
Command (517 instances)
Dissemble (2 instances)
Enact (4 instances)
Introduction (4 instances)
Number (733 instances)
Officiate (2 instances)
Pretend (15 instances)
Represent (28 instances)
Routine (1 instance)

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