2 occurrences in 19 translations

'Empty handed' in the Bible

I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. Why do you call me 'Naomi,' seeing that the Lord has opposed me, and the Sovereign One has caused me to suffer?"

Verse ConceptsemptinessLossPessimismEmpty PeopleFilling PeopleTragedy

Then she related everything that the man had done for her. Ruth also said, "He gave me these six units of barley and told me, "Don't go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"

Verse ConceptsSix ThingsEmpty HandedOther Volume Measures

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Empty-Handed (14 instances)

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