2 occurrences in 10 translations

'Deserving' in the Bible

For that would be a disgrace;it would be a crime deserving punishment.

Verse ConceptsAdultery

this would also be a crime deserving punishment,for I would have denied God above.

Verse ConceptsRiches, Dangers OfDenying God

Bible Theasaurus

Deserve (61 instances)
Deserving (37 instances)
Merit (7 instances)
Virtuous (9 instances)

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