3 occurrences

'Designated' in the Bible

Take the container of olive oil, pour it over his head, and say, 'This is what the Lord says, "I have designated you as king over Israel."' Then open the door and run away quickly!"

Verse ConceptsAnointing KingsMaking Kings

So Jehu got up and went inside. Then the prophet poured the olive oil on his head and said to him, "This is what the Lord God of Israel says, 'I have designated you as king over the Lord's people Israel.

Verse ConceptsAnointing KingsMaking KingsList Of Kings Of Israel

But they said, "You're lying! Tell us what he said." So he told them what he had said. He also related how he had said, "This is what the Lord says, 'I have designated you as king over Israel.'"

Verse ConceptsAnointing Kings

Bible Theasaurus

Assign (33 instances)
Delegate (2 instances)
Designate (9 instances)
Designated (61 instances)
Destine (3 instances)
Intend (64 instances)
Specify (1 instance)

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