4 occurrences in 9 translations

'Eager' in the Bible

Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are you who hunger now [for righteousness, actively seeking right standing with God], for you will be [completely] satisfied. Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are you who weep now [over your sins and repent], for you will laugh [when the burden of sin is lifted].

Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger

but they couldn't find a way to do it, because all the people were eager to hear him.

Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofLove, Abuse OfQuarrelsGreatness Of DisciplesResolving Conflict

Bible Theasaurus

Ardent (11 instances)
Breathless (3 instances)
Burning (455 instances)
Eager (70 instances)
Earnest (41 instances)
Enrage (3 instances)
Fervent (12 instances)
Forward (296 instances)
Impatient (11 instances)
Zealous (49 instances)

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