4 occurrences in 11 translations

'Desirable' in the Bible

it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus;

Verse ConceptsBooksWritingOrderly PatternsBeginning Of SalvationBeing Found OutOrderly AccountsFrom The BeginningWriting The New Testament

for Paul thought it desirable to sail by Ephesus, so that he might not be made to spend time in Asia; for he hastened, if it was possible for him, to be the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptseagernessPentecostHasty ActionFeast Of Weeks [Pentecost]sailing

But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.

Verse ConceptsBeing A PilgrimCityNames For HeavenHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityNot AshamedThirstZion, As A SymbolWhat Heaven Will Be LikeSaints, As PilgrimsCity Of GodA Place PreparedTaken To HeavenHe Is Our GodCitizensMoving To A New Place

Bible Theasaurus

Appetizing (5 instances)
Desirable (58 instances)
Desired (170 instances)
Expedient (12 instances)
Suitable (43 instances)
Worthy (127 instances)

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חמד 
Chemed 
Usage: 6

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