6 occurrences

'Force' in the Bible

But Abraham made a protest to Abimelech because of a water-hole which Abimelech's servants had taken by force.

Verse ConceptsServants, BadWellsDishonesty, Examples Of

And Jacob, in answer, said to Laban, My fear was that you might take your daughters from me by force.

Verse ConceptsTaking Other PeopleFear Of Individuals

And when Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite who was the chief of that land, saw her, he took her by force and had connection with her.

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofAdultery, Examples OfRulersRape

For truly I was taken by force from the land of the Hebrews; and I have done nothing for which I might be put in prison.

Verse ConceptsDungeonsKidnappingImmigrants

Then Joseph made a law which is in force to this day, that Pharaoh was to have the fifth part; only the land of the priests did not become his.

Verse ConceptsHuman LawStatutes To This Day

Simeon and Levi are brothers; deceit and force are their secret designs.

Verse ConceptsWeapons

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