6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Ask' in the Bible

so Daniel went to ask Nebuchadnezzar for an appointment to see him, and it was granted him so that he could reveal the meaning to the king.

Verse ConceptsExplanationsPraying For Others

urging them to ask the God of heaven for mercy concerning this mystery, so Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of Babylon’s wise men.

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofRestraints From KillingBe Merciful!

And all the dwellers of the earth are regarded as nothing, and he does {according to} his desire in the host of heaven and [among] the dwellers of earth, and there is not [one] who can hold back his hand, or {ask him}, 'What are you doing?'

Verse ConceptsAccording To His WillChallengesGod, Purpose OfGod, Sovereignty OfHand Of GodPredestinationProvidenceStrength, DivineGod's OmnipotencePower Of God, DescribedAuthority, Belonging To GodStrength Of GodWhat Does God Do?God Works His WillOther Unimportant People

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellers, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithAgreeing For EvilConsultationsGovernorsLionsMartyrdom, Reasons ForProclamationsSuffering, Causes OfOne MonthThrowing PeopleIn Danger From LionsNot Praying

Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Verse ConceptsAuthority, of human institutionsOne MonthThrowing PeopleHuman LawNot PrayingUnchanging Relationships

So I approached one of those who was standing nearby and began to ask the meaning of all of this. He spoke to me and caused me to understand the interpretation of these things.

Verse ConceptsSpectatorsGod Revealing Mysteries

Bible Theasaurus

Bargain (7 instances)
Demand (66 instances)
Enquire (7 instances)
Expect (43 instances)
Inquire (138 instances)
Involve (5 instances)
Request (292 instances)
Require (110 instances)

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