8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Consume' in the Bible

They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.

Verse ConceptsShameAlcohol ConsumptionEnjoying Shame

Against Jehovah they dealt treacherously, For strange sons they have begotten, Now consume them doth a month with their portions.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodNew Moon FestivalBeginning Of PeriodsUnfaithful

Therefore I will consume Ephraim like a moth, and the house of Judah as rottenness consumes.

Verse ConceptsInsectsMothsPeople RottingPeople Eaten By Worm

All of them are as hot as an oven,and they consume their rulers.All their kings fall;not one of them calls on Me.

Verse ConceptsComplacencyHeatHot ThingsAttitudes Towards KingsNot Praying

Foreigners consume his strength,but he does not notice.Even his hair is streaked with gray,but he does not notice.

Verse ConceptsForeignersFalse ConfidenceHairsGreyIgnorance Of EvilIgnorant Of FactsAliensHair

Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces;Judah has also multiplied fortified cities.I will send fire on their cities,and it will consume their citadels.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsForgettingFortified CitiesBuildingGrowth Of EvilDestruction Of HousesBurning CitiesCreation Of All Mankind

And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

Verse ConceptsGatesLocks And Bars

And I consume them there as a lioness, A beast of the field doth rend them.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessFruits Of SinNo Helpisrael

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Consume (170 instances)
Deplete (1 instance)
Destroy (457 instances)
Devour (148 instances)
Exhaust (12 instances)
Spend (67 instances)

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