10 occurrences

'Builds' in the Bible

The house he builds is as fragile as a moth's cocoon, like a hut that a watchman has made.

Verse ConceptsInsectsMothsSpidersDwellings Of CreaturesOther Dwellings Of Creatures

Is it at your command that the eagle soars, and builds its nest on high?

Verse ConceptsNestsCommands, in OTBirds, Types Of BirdsEaglessoaring

Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O Lord who rules over all, my king and my God.

Verse ConceptsNestsHomeKnowing God, Effects OfBirds, Types Of BirdsSparrowsSwallowsBirdsconnection

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

"'Sure to be judged is the king who builds his palace using injustice and treats people unfairly while adding its upper rooms. He makes his countrymen work for him for nothing. He does not pay them for their labor.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfLeaders, PoliticalMastersRiches, Dangers OfServants, Working Conditions OfWagesUnjust GainDishonesty CondemnedEmployersPresumptuous PlansWoe To The WickedInjustice

"'This is because they have led my people astray saying, "All is well," when things are not well. When anyone builds a wall without mortar, they coat it with whitewash.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceThe Insecurity Of The WickedBricksSeducersUnrestPlasterBeing MisleadNo PeaceError

He builds the upper rooms of his palace in heaven and sets its foundation supports on the earth. He summons the water of the sea and pours it out on the earth's surface. The Lord is his name.

Verse ConceptsSeaPouringCreation Of The SeasPouring WaterWaters DividingHis Name Is The Lord

The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. He does this so he can build his nest way up high and escape the clutches of disaster.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, Warnings RegardingProfitsSuffering, Of The InnocentUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedDo Not StealWoe To The WickedCovetousness

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Builds (30 instances)
Construct (24 instances)
Establish (175 instances)
Figure (30 instances)
Frame (36 instances)

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