4 occurrences

'Beginning' in the Bible

Yes, the Lord has this to say to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: "Like a farmer breaking up hard unplowed ground, you must break your rebellious will and make a new beginning; just as a farmer must clear away thorns lest the seed is wasted, you must get rid of the sin that is ruining your lives.

Verse ConceptsPloughingNot SowingMetaphorical PloughingFallow Landa new beginningBreakupsFarmingSpilling Your Seed On The Groundsowingtransition

Then I said, "Lord, from the very beginning you have been seated on your glorious throne on high. You are the place where we can find refuge.

Verse ConceptsSanctuary

For take note, I am already beginning to bring disaster on the city that I call my own. So how can you possibly avoid being punished? You will not go unpunished! For I am proclaiming war against all who live on the earth. I, the Lord who rules over all, affirm it!'

Verse ConceptsCityGod Will Bring HarmA Place For God's Name

The Lord spoke to Jeremiah at the beginning of the reign of Josiah's son, King Jehoiakim of Judah.

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Homage (77 instances)
Initial (3 instances)
Initiative (18 instances)
Introduction (4 instances)
Offset (3 instances)
Origin (33 instances)
Outset (2 instances)
Solicit (4 instances)
Source (99 instances)
Start (93 instances)
Tribunal (12 instances)

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