6 occurrences in 4 translations

'Ardent' in the Bible

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize].

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfKingship, DivinePursuing ViolenceTimes Of PeopleSuffering

When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all ardent observers of the law.

Verse ConceptsZealMany In The ChurchSalvation For IsraelSpecific Praising Of GodTaking The Law To Heartzealots

“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strictness of the law of our fathers, being ardent and passionate for God just as all of you are today.

Verse ConceptsEducation, Examples OfPaul, Life OfSelf ConfidenceLegalismSitting At The FeetSchoolsTaking The Law To HeartEducationSchoolzealots

and not by his coming only, but also through the encouragement with which he was encouraged as to you; relating to us your ardent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I the more rejoiced.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingJoy, Of The ChurchMourning In RegretRight Desires

For, behold, this same thing, your being grieved according to God, how much diligence it wrought in you, but what excusing of yourselves, but what indignation, but what fear, but what ardent desire, but what zeal, but what vengeance: in every way ye have proved yourselves to be pure in the matter.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingeagernessPlea Of Innocence

and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God which is upon you.

Verse ConceptsGrace, Description OfThe Grace Given To MenPraying For Otherssupplication

Bible Theasaurus

Affectionate (10 instances)
Ardent (11 instances)
Eager (70 instances)
Earnest (41 instances)
Fervent (12 instances)
Fiery (69 instances)
Impassioned (3 instances)

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