5 occurrences in 10 translations

'Difficult' in the Bible

And there was strife and quarreling between the herdsmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdsmen of Lot’s cattle. Now the Canaanite and the Perizzite were living in the land at that same time [making grazing of the livestock difficult].

Verse ConceptsLivestockServants, BadStock KeepingResolving Conflict

Is anything too difficult for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

Verse ConceptsAll Things Being PossibleGod, Power OfGod's OmnipotencePower, Of GodArriving On TimePossibilities For GodEasy For GodPossible For GodThe Time Appointedimpossible

Now this was a very difficult thing for Abraham because of his son.

They set out from Bethel. When they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult.

Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, DistancesHard Tasks

During her difficult labor, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid, for you have another son.”

Verse ConceptsMidwifechildbearing

Bible Theasaurus

Arduous (1 instance)
Difficult (74 instances)
Formidable (2 instances)
Irksome (2 instances)
Laborious (14 instances)
Unmanageable (3 instances)

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