6 occurrences

'Especially' in the Bible

Now there was a woman in the city who was [known as] a sinner; and when she found out that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume;

Verse ConceptsOintmentBoxesReclining To Eat

Now all the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.

Verse ConceptsSinnersTax CollectorsDrawing Near To ChristHearing Christtaxes

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].”

Verse ConceptsGoalsAngels RejoicingAngels, DescriptionRepentance And ForgivenessRejoicing When Someone Is SavedJoy And HappinessCelebrationThe Presence Of Godcelebrating

But the tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even raise his eyes toward heaven, but was striking his chest [in humility and repentance], saying, ‘God, be merciful and gracious to me, the [especially wicked] sinner [that I am]!’

Verse ConceptsContritionReconciliation, Of The World To GodRepentance, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfConviction Of SinBeating OneselfBe Merciful!Far From Heredistancebreastspitytaxes

but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”

Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofFaith, Growth Inenemies, of believersEdification, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfSatan, As TempterCommunion Of SaintsLove Of Jesus, Examples OfIntercessory PrayerTurning To GodStrong Faith In ChristJesus Praying

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Especially (99 instances)
Particularly (11 instances)
Peculiarly (4 instances)
Specially (42 instances)

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μάλιστα 
Malista 
Usage: 12