11 occurrences

'Desirable' in the Bible

As for your donkeys which were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you and for all your father’s household?”

Verse ConceptsThree DaysFinding ThingsBeing Lost

but about this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you, and they will search your house and the houses of your servants; and whatever is desirable in your eyes, they will take in their hand and carry away.’”

Verse ConceptsMan's Action TomorrowTaking Possessions

They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

Verse ConceptsFoodTasteBible, Described AsHoneySweetnessThings Like GoldAlternatives To MoneyWorthValue

“For wisdom is better than jewels;And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

Verse ConceptsValuesPrecious StonesBenefits Of WisdomUnique ThingsInternal AdornmentWorthjewelry

What is desirable in a man is his kindness,And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.

Verse ConceptsBeing PoorThe End Of LiarsUnconditional Love

“His mouth is full of sweetness.And he is wholly desirable.This is my beloved and this is my friend,O daughters of Jerusalem.”

Verse ConceptsChrist, Character OfAdoration, Of ChristAttractionElegance

who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsBeauty, In MenColors, PurplePurple Clothes

She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.

the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod and Shoa and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them; desirable young men, governors and officials all of them, officers and men of renown, all of them riding on horses.

Plunder the silver!Plunder the gold!For there is no limit to the treasure—Wealth from every kind of desirable object.

Verse ConceptsPlunderingAmassing SilverGold TransferredGetting Rich

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 
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