6 occurrences

'Frighten' in the Bible

They shouted it loudly in the language of Judah to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them, so that they might take the city [without a long siege].

Verse ConceptsLanguages

For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, “They will become discouraged with the work and it will not be done.” But now, [O God,] strengthen my hands.

Verse ConceptsInferiorityWeakness, PhysicalWork, Divine And HumanSeeking God's StrengthFear Of EnemiesStaying StrongWeaknessResolving ConflictFinishing Strongtrying

Also, they were speaking about Tobiah’s good deeds in my presence, and reporting to him what I said. Then Tobiah sent letters to frighten me.

Verse ConceptsPraising Specific PeopleFear Of Individuals

“Will You cause a windblown leaf to tremble?Will You pursue the chaff of the dry stubble?

Verse ConceptsChaffFoliageharassment

And the dead bodies of this people will be food for the birds of the air and for the beasts of the earth and no one will frighten them away.

Verse ConceptsThe DeadUnburied BodiesAnimals Eating PeopleEating CorpsesLack Of A Proper BurialBirds

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