8 occurrences in 5 translations

'Engaging' in the Bible

"You are not to defile your daughter by engaging her in prostitution so the land won't become filled with wickedness.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersLove, In RelationshipsProstitutionRightsSexual Sin, Nature OfSexualityHarlotsProvokingTattoos Being Okwhores

If a daughter of a priest profanes herself by engaging in prostitution, she is profaning her father. She must be burned to death.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersCremationAdulterersProfanityProstitutionPunishment, Legal Aspects OfHarlotsBurning Peoplebranding

So I gave orders, and it was determined that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against kings. It has continually engaged in rebellion and revolt.

Verse ConceptsSeeking For Concrete Things

And when he purposed to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those who believed through grace.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfCommendationGrace, And Christian LifeMissionaries, Support ForGrace, The Source OfApollosWelcoming BelieversEncouraging Faith In ChristThe Grace Of GodChristians Are Called Disciples

Then he entered the synagogue and spoke boldly over a period of three months, engaging in discussion and trying to persuade them about the things of the kingdom of God.

Verse ConceptsConvincingevangelism, kinds ofBoldness, Proclaiming GospelImportunity, Towards PeopleKingdom Of God, Coming OfPersuasionPreaching, Content OfSynagogueBoldness Examples OfTwo To Four MonthsDiscussionsSchool

[After he said these things, the Jews departed, while engaging in a prolonged debate among themselves.]

Verse ConceptsDisputes

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic

Bible Theasaurus

Absorb (1 instance)
Charter (1 instance)
Employ (8 instances)
Engage (51 instances)
Engaging (8 instances)
Enlist (3 instances)
Lease (2 instances)
Lovable (2 instances)
Occupy (45 instances)
Operate (4 instances)
Plight (5 instances)
Prosecute (9 instances)
Pursue (143 instances)

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