6 occurrences in 13 translations

'Desires' in the Bible

The drinking was done according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcohol ConsumptionUnlimitednessNo Compulsion

Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly that we may do as Esther desires.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.

Verse ConceptsHurrying Others On

After Haman came in, the king asked him, "What should be done for the man whom the king desires to honor?"

Verse ConceptsSelfishness, Examples OfPraising Specific PeopleSelf Love

Haman told himself, "Whom would the king desire to honor more than me?" Haman answered the king, "For a man whom the king desires to honor,

Verse ConceptsPraising Specific People

Then give the robes and the horse to one of the king's most noble officials. Let them put the robes on the man whom the king desires to honor, and let them put him on the horse in the main square of the city. Then let them announce in front of him, "This is what is done for the man whom the king desires to honor.'"

So Haman took the clothes and the horse, dressed Mordecai, and put him on the horse in the main square of the city. He cried out in front of him, "This is what is done for the man whom the king desires to honor."

Verse ConceptsPromotionDistinctive Clothing

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