9 occurrences in 11 translations

'Briefly' in the Bible

"But now briefly we have received mercy from the Lord our God, in that he has left us a remnant and has given us a secure position in his holy place. Thus our God has enlightened our eyes and has given us a little relief in our time of servitude.

Verse ConceptsenlightenmentLight, SpiritualRemnantGod Is GraciousPegsA Short TimeSurvivors FavouredShort Time For Actionrevivalspacegraciousness

The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary.

Verse ConceptsemptinessTransient WorldProsperity Of The WickedHypocrisy

But so as not to detain you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!graciousness

"My prayer to God, whether briefly or at length," replied Paul, "would be that not only you but all who are my hearers to-day, might become such as I am--except these chains."

Verse ConceptsChainsListeningIron ChainsBecoming Like People

For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Verse ConceptsGreed, Believers' Response ToMurderSanctity Of LifeStealingCovetousness, Nature ofAcceptance, Of One AnotherConcisenessAvoid AdulteryDo Not MurderDo Not StealLove Your Neighbour!Eighth CommandmentLoving Yourself

The mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have briefly written above.

Verse ConceptsGod Revealing MysteriesConcisenessWriting Letters

But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Verse ConceptsExhortation, Nature Ofencouragement, examples ofLettersConcisenessWriting Letters

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

Verse ConceptsWorldly Ambition ExamplesGreatness Of DisciplesAuthority Of DisciplesProud Peopleautonomywelcome

Bible Theasaurus

Briefly (9 instances)
Concisely (1 instance)
Shortly (27 instances)

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ἀνακεφαλαίομαι 
Anakephalaiomai 
Usage: 2

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