17 occurrences in 13 translations

'Act' in the Bible

Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!

Verse ConceptsKings, Duties OfWisdom, Human Importance

No one who waits for Youwill be disgraced;those who act treacherously without causewill be disgraced.

Verse ConceptsHope, In GodNot AshamedTreacheryWaiting On The Lord

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit, He ceased to act prudently -- to do good.

Verse ConceptsMouthsDeception In Fallen Human NatureSpeech, Negative Aspects OfFalse WisdomDeceitful Tongues

Consider, ye brutish among the people, And ye foolish, when do ye act wisely?

Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of BelieversFoolsatheism

I act wisely in a perfect way, When dost Thou come in unto me? I walk habitually in the integrity of my heart, In the midst of my house.

Verse ConceptsLifestylesLearning The Right WayThe Timing Of His Comingbehavior

And it was credited to him as a righteous act, from generation to generation to eternity.

Verse ConceptsCreditReckoningRighteous By Obedience

But You, O God, the Lord, show kindness to me, for Your name’s sake;Because Your lovingkindness (faithfulness, compassion) is good, O rescue me;

Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes.

Verse ConceptsScripture Teaching

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

Verse Conceptsaccomplishment

Let the righteous one strike me—it is an act of faithful love;let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head;let me not refuse it.Even now my prayer is againstthe evil acts of the wicked.

Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersevil, believers' responses toSpeech, Positive Aspects OfAdmonition, Of ChristiansOlive OilAccepting Beatingsnegativityrebuking

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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