8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Already' in the Bible

But they said, “Stand aside.” Furthermore, they said, “This one came in as an alien, and already he is acting like a judge; now we will treat you worse than them.” So they pressed hard against Lot and came near to break the door.

Verse ConceptsSeductionThreateningsSojourningPressingBroken ThingsSuffering From ForeignersWorse

So Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham's son Ishmael, along with the wives he already had.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyNamed Sisters

But Esau replied, "I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you."

Verse ConceptsNot Receiving

So Esau said, "Let me leave some of my men with you." "Why do that?" Jacob replied. "My lord has already been kind enough to me."

Verse ConceptsGoing Together

"Why do that?" Jacob asked. "I've already found favor in your sight, sir." So Esau set out that very day back on his way to Seir,

Verse ConceptsIndividuals going homefriendliness

"They've already left," the man answered. "I heard them saying that they were headed to Dothan." So Joseph followed his brothers to Dothan and found them there.

Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Occupations

But Joseph had already recognized his brothers, even though they had not recognized him.

Verse ConceptsRecognising PeopleNot Recognising Peoplevulnerability

For had we not lingered, we should now certainly have returned already twice.

Verse ConceptsDoing Things TwicePeople Who Delayed

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