7 occurrences

'Disappointed' in the Bible

When you withdraw your favor, they are disappointed; Take away their breath, and they die and return to dust.

Verse ConceptsBreath Of LifeFace Of GodChaosCreatures Returning To DustDeath Of CreaturesGod Hiding

Those who trust in carved idols will turn back and be completely disappointed, along with those who say to metal images, "You are our gods.'"

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfTrust, Lack OfTrusting IdolsFate Of IdolatersShame Of IdolatryFutile Faith

"Oh, yes! Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens will be your nursing mothers. They will bow to you with their faces to the ground, and lick the dust from your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.

Verse ConceptsFeetAssurance, basis ofBowingDust, Figurative UseHope, Results OfProstrationStomachsKings, How They Should ActNot Put To ShameHope For The RighteousMothersDisappointmentMotherhoodTaking Care Of The Earth

Why do you go about changing your mind so much? You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were disappointed by Assyria.

Verse ConceptsBeing AshamedInstabilityFicklenessDisappointmentChanging Yourself

They have sown wheat, but they have harvested thorns. They have tired themselves out, but they don't show a profit. Now be disappointed about your harvest because of the fierce anger of the LORD.

Verse ConceptsHarvestProfitsSin, Effects OfSowing And ReapingThornsWheatUnprofitable SinsNot Reaping What You SowToiling In Vain

Their nobles send their young people for water. They go to the cisterns, but they find no water. They return with their vessels empty. They're disappointed and dismayed, and they cover their heads in shame.

Verse ConceptsCisternsNoblesDry PlacesSeeking WaterShaming People

The ground is cracked, because there has been no rain in the land. The farmers are disappointed, and they cover their heads in shame.

Verse ConceptsVeilsShaming People

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Defeated (149 instances)
Disappoint (6 instances)
Disappointed (74 instances)
Discomfited (12 instances)
Frustrated (21 instances)
Thwarted (7 instances)

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