6 occurrences

'Favor' in the Bible

and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsDiscernment Of GovernorsRescueRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceGod Gives WisdomAfflictions

He found favor in God’s sight and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.

Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersBad Decision Making ExamplesPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

asking him to do them a favor against Paul, that he might summon him to Jerusalem. They were preparing an ambush along the road to kill him.

Verse ConceptsAskingImportunity, Towards PeopleSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfAmbushAttempting To Kill Specific People

Then Festus, wanting to do a favor for the Jews, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, there to be tried before me on these charges?”

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

Bible Theasaurus

Correspondence (1 instance)
Favour (153 instances)
Permission (40 instances)
Permit (64 instances)
Prefer (19 instances)
Privilege (21 instances)
Second (312 instances)

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.