15 occurrences in 4 translations

'Agents' in the Bible

then his master shall bring him to God [that is, to the judges who act in God’s name], then he shall bring him to the door or doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl (strong needle); and he shall serve him for life.

Verse ConceptsGesturesEarsDoorpostsToolsEternal LoyaltyStaying PutSharp ToolsPiercingsslaveryVolunteering

If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall appear before the judges [who act in God’s name], to determine whether or not he had stolen his neighbor’s goods.

Verse ConceptsFinding Peoplethieves

Saul sent agents to David’s house to watch for him and kill him in the morning. But his wife Michal warned David, “If you don’t escape tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!”

Verse ConceptsDawnWatchfulness, Of BelieversDuring One Night

When Saul sent agents to seize David, Michal said, “He’s sick.”

Verse ConceptsLying, Examples OfSick Individuals

Saul sent the agents back to see David and said, “Bring him on his bed so I can kill him.”

he sent agents to seize David. However, when they saw the group of prophets prophesying with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came on Saul’s agents, and they also started prophesying.

Verse ConceptsSchool Of ProphetsThe Spirit Of GodSchools

When they reported to Saul, he sent other agents, and they also began prophesying. So Saul tried again and sent a third group of agents, and even they began prophesying.

Verse ConceptsCommunicating Three Times

But Absalom sent agents throughout all of the tribes of Israel, telling them, "When you hear the sound of the battle trumpet, you're to announce that Absalom is king in Hebron."

Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfChildren, Bad KidsRebellion, Against Human AuthoritySecrecyTrumpetUnfaithfulness, To PeopleWicked Children, Examples OfTrumpets For CelebrationSpying

A chariot was imported from Egypt for 15 pounds of silver, and a horse for about four pounds. In the same way, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram through their agents.

Verse ConceptsCommerce

A chariot could be imported from Egypt for 15 pounds of silver and a horse for about four pounds. In the same way, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram through their agents.

Verse ConceptsCoinage

Mourn, inhabitants of the coastland,you merchants of Sidon;your agents have crossed the sea

Verse ConceptsStillnessCommerceSea TravelCurbing SpeechCrossing To The Other Side

Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him;Let him be filled with reproach.

Verse ConceptsCheeksThe Smiting Of JesusBatteryAccepting BeatingsBeing Reproved

Not only [did they give materially] as we had hoped, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us [as His representatives] by the will of God [disregarding their personal interests and giving as much as they possibly could].

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfPersonal ConsecrationBeing FirstdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfSelf DenialLack Of ExpectationGiving Without Expecting ReturnPutting God Firstexpectations

Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind].

Verse ConceptsBattlesevil, victory overPower Through GoddefeatHeaven, Inheritance OfTemptation, ResistingTemptation, Universality OfVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesOvercomersSpiritual AdoptionOther People Of GodOvercomingThe WorldPerspective

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