6 occurrences

'Authority' in the Bible

Every living creature of the earth and every bird of the sky will be terrified of you. Everything that creeps on the ground and all the fish of the sea are under your authority.

Verse ConceptsAnimalsAnimal LifeFearResponsibility, For God's WorldBirds, Features OfMan's DominionMan's FunctionFear And AnimalsGifts Of GodOther Gifts Of GodRelation Of Animals To ManThe RainbowRainbow

Abram said to Sarai, "Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best." Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.

Verse ConceptsAbuse Of Authority, Examples OfMastersOppression, Nature OfSuffering, Causes OfEmployers, Bad ExamplesGiven Into One's HandsLeaving People Alonemistress

Then the Lord's angel said to her, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordHumble Yourselfmistress

"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsDiscretionAuthority Delegated To People

They should gather all the excess food during these good years that are coming. By Pharaoh's authority they should store up grain so the cities will have food, and they should preserve it.

Verse ConceptsStoringHuman Authority, Nature OfFrugalityGathering FoodStores Of FoodPeople Keeping

"See here," Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I place you in authority over all the land of Egypt."

Verse ConceptsGovernorsRulersEntrustingAuthority Delegated To Peopleinvesting

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