5 occurrences in 13 translations

'Business' in the Bible

And there was set meat before him to eat; but he said, I will not eat until I have made known my business. And he said, Speak on.

Verse ConceptsDinnerGiving InformationThose Who Provided A Meal

And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

Verse ConceptsBusiness, ExamplesEntering HousesGone Away

Bring your youngest brother to me; then I will know that you are not spies, but that you are honest men. Then I will return your [imprisoned] brother [back] to you, and you may trade and do business in the land.’”

Verse ConceptsTradeThe Youngest ChildSpyingReinstating People

Now when Pharaoh sends for you and says, What is your business?

Verse ConceptsAsking Particular Questions

And Pharaoh said to them, What is your business? And they said, Your servants are keepers of sheep, as our fathers were before us.

Verse ConceptsOccupationsThose Who Kept Stock

Bible Theasaurus

Concern (59 instances)
Consequence (8 instances)
Crisis (5 instances)
Dealing (52 instances)
Emergency (1 instance)
Matter (380 instances)
Occupation (12 instances)
Subject (135 instances)

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