7 occurrences

'Explain' in the Bible

Then He dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached Him and said, “Explain the parable of the weeds in the field to us.”

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessCrowds AvoidedFigurative FieldsEntering HousesChrist With His Disciples

Then Peter replied to Him, “Explain this parable to us.”

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleJesus Using Parables

And He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, He would explain everything to His own disciples.

Verse ConceptsExplanationsHow Disciples LearnExposition Of The ScripturesJesus As Our TeacherChrist Speaking To DisciplesJesus Using Parables

The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”

Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeThe Fact Of His Coming

Peter began to explain to them in an orderly sequence, saying:

Verse ConceptsOrderly Accounts

Look, you scoffers,marvel and vanish away,because I am doing a work in your days,a work that you will never believe,even if someone were to explain it to you.”

Verse ConceptsPrejudiceScoffingDespisersScoffersDoubting GodWhat God Doesaccomplishmentmockers

We have a great deal to say about this, and it’s difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand.

Verse ConceptsScripture, UnderstandingDullnessRefusing To HearBeing Without UnderstandingHard TasksWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyconnectedness

Bible Theasaurus

Excuse (22 instances)
Exemplify (1 instance)
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