6 occurrences in 6 translations

'Adopt' in the Bible

all these have taken strange women, and there are of them women -- who adopt sons.

Verse ConceptsInterracial MarriageMarriage Between Man And Woman

One will say, "I belong to the LORD,' and another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will have written on his hand, "the LORD's,' and will adopt the name of Israel."

Verse ConceptsTattoosWriting On PeoplePeople Belong To Godisraelbelongingbranding

and are promoting customs that are not legal for us as Romans to adopt or practice.”

Verse ConceptsBreaking Man's Lawzealots

I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view; but the one who is disturbing you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

Verse ConceptsConfusionTroubling Groups Of PeopleRelationship Troubles

Bible Theasaurus

Acquire (44 instances)
Adopt (6 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Borrow (11 instances)
Embrace (21 instances)
Espouse (2 instances)
Follow (353 instances)

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υἱοθεσία 
Huiothesia 
Usage: 5

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