5 occurrences

'Frustrate' in the Bible

Why do you frustrate the intent of the Israelites to cross over into the land which the Lord has given them?

Verse ConceptsdiscouragementHindering God's Work

Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The advice of Hushai the Arkite sounds better than the advice of Ahithophel." Now the Lord had decided to frustrate the sound advice of Ahithophel, so that the Lord could bring disaster on Absalom.

Verse ConceptsAdvice, From GodGod Harmed ThemGod HinderingGod's OrdersMan's Counsel

They were hiring advisers to oppose them, so as to frustrate their plans, throughout the time of King Cyrus of Persia until the reign of King Darius of Persia.

Verse ConceptsHiringTimes Of People

Bible Theasaurus

Baffle (1 instance)
Crucify (20 instances)
Disappoint (6 instances)
Frustrate (14 instances)
Queer (1 instance)
Thwart (9 instances)
Torment (33 instances)

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