11 occurrences in 9 translations

'Declined' in the Bible

On the fifth day he rose early in the morning to go, and the father of the young woman said, "Please, {enjoy yourself}," and they lingered until the day declined, and the two of them ate.

Verse ConceptsThe Fifth Day Of The WeekThose Who Rose EarlyPeople Who DelayedDay 5

But King David declined, saying to Absalom, "No, my son, we won't all go, since that would be too much trouble for you." Although Absalom begged David, he would not go, even though he did give his blessing.

But Elisha replied, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not receive anything from you." Though Naaman urged him to take it, Elisha declined.

Verse ConceptsFraudNot GivingNot Receiving

After Naaman had gone only a short distance, Gehazi, the attendant to Elisha, the man of God, told himself, "Look how my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman! He declined to take from him what he brought. As the LORD lives, I'm going to run after him and get something from him."

Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfIndividuals RunningExemptGreedservanthood

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfImitating Good Kings

Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;

Verse ConceptsFeetHeart, And Holy SpiritDetermination

For all our days have declined in Your fury;We have finished our years like a sigh.

Verse ConceptsSighingPhysical LifePassing AwayPeople EndedDeathFinishing Strong

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

Verse ConceptsMockeryPride, Results OfArrogance, Characterizes The WickedDerision

Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.

Verse ConceptsMany Enemies

Prepare war against her. Arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day hath declined, for the shadows of the evening are lengthening.

Verse ConceptsNoonShadowsSunsetsAttacks On Jerusalem Foretold

Bible Theasaurus

Correct (48 instances)
Decline (11 instances)
Declined (13 instances)
Refuse (146 instances)
Reject (99 instances)

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