3 occurrences in 8 translations

'Adopted' in the Bible

He adopted a crafty policy towards our race, and oppressed our forefathers, making them cast out their infants so that they might not be permitted to live.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeInfanticideOppressorsKilling Sons And DaughtersThe Death Of Babies

and when he was left outside, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted and raised him as her own son.

Verse ConceptsAdoption

And having spent three months there, a treacherous plot against him having been set on foot by the Jews, as he was going to sail to Syria, the resolution was adopted of returning through Macedonia.

Verse ConceptsConspiraciesSeafaringSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfTrapTwo To Four MonthsIsrael Hardened

Bible Theasaurus

Acquire (44 instances)
Adopt (6 instances)
Adopted (18 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Borrow (11 instances)
Elected (2 instances)
Embrace (21 instances)
Espouse (2 instances)
Follow (353 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
υἱοθεσία 
Huiothesia 
Usage: 5

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