55 occurrences in 12 translations

'Gained' in the Bible

Now the man Adam knew Eve as his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have obtained a man (baby boy, son) with the help of the Lord.”

Verse ConceptsAdam, PriviledgesAbel and CainOne FleshPregnancyDesign Of MarriageSexual LoveMarital SexMarital Sex BetweenTrue GainThe Promise Of A BabyBabies Sinful From BirthAdam and evewomanhood

And Abram taketh Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they have gained, and the persons that they have obtained in Charan; and they go out to go towards the land of Canaan; and they come in to the land of Canaan.

Verse ConceptsAbraham

And the man [Isaac] became great and gained more and more until he became very wealthy and extremely distinguished;

Verse ConceptsGrowth In WealthWealthy PeopleWealth And Prosperity

Now he heard the words of the sons of Laban, saying, "Jacob has taken all that our father has," and "From that which [was] our father's he has gained all this wealth."

Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfGetting RichTaking Possessions

and he took away all his livestock, and all his possessions which he had gathered, including the livestock which he had gained in Paddan Aram, to go to Isaac his father, to the land of Canaan.

Verse ConceptsDriving

Pharaoh also changed Joseph's name to Zaphenath-paneah and gave Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On, to him as his wife. And that's how Joseph gained authority over the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningChanged NamesPeople Renaming PeopleAuthority Delegated To People

Now [the people of] Israel lived in the country of Egypt, in [the land of] Goshen, and they gained possessions and acquired property there and were fruitful and multiplied greatly.

Verse ConceptsFruitfulness, NaturalPeople Multiplying

And the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I have gained my honor because of Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen."

Verse ConceptsYou Will Know I Am The Lord

Here's a list of nations that the LORD caused to remain in order to test Israel (that is, everyone who had not gained any battle experience in Canaan)

Verse ConceptsMilitarySurvivors Of The NationsBattleTestsisraeltrainingexams

And the Israelis gained greater control over King Jabin of Canaan until they had eliminated him.

The messenger reported to David, “The men gained the advantage over us and came out against us in the field, but we counterattacked right up to the entrance of the gate.

Abishai son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, was head of the three. He killed three hundred men with his spear and gained fame among the three.

Verse ConceptsThree To Four HundredThree Hundred And AboveKilling Many People

Benaiah did things like this and gained a reputation comparable to the Three warriors.

Verse ConceptsPraising Specific People

He gathered some men and organized a raiding band. When David tried to kill them, they went to Damascus, where they settled down and gained control of the city.

Verse ConceptsMaking Kingsdamascus

Abishai the brother of Joab was head of the three elite warriors. He killed three hundred men with his spear and gained fame along with the three elite warriors.

Verse ConceptsThirtyThree To Four Hundred

Benaiah did things like this and gained a reputation comparable to the Three Warriors.

He has also conferred his favor on me before the king, his advisers, and all the influential leaders of the king. I gained strength as the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.

Verse ConceptsGod's HandGod's Hands On People

They read from the book of God's law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.

Verse ConceptsUnderstandingReading The ScripturesReading The Bible

So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food with others and to enjoy tremendous joy, for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.

Verse ConceptsEating And DrinkingUnderstanding God's Word

"But after they had gained relief, they returned to doing evil before you. Therefore you abandoned them to the control of their enemies, who continued to oppress them. But when they came back and cried out to you, you listened from heaven and delivered them in your compassion on many occasions.

Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfAbandonmentRebellion, Of IsraelDoing RepeatedlyGod Paid Attention To Them

The young woman pleased him and gained his favor so that he accelerated the process of the beauty treatments and the special diet that she received. He assigned seven hand-picked female servants to her from the palace and transferred her and her servants to the harem’s best quarters.

Verse ConceptsCosmeticsSeven PeopleWomen's Beauty

Now in the twelfth month (that is, the month Adar), on the thirteenth day when the king’s command and edict were about to be executed, on the day when the enemies of the Jews hoped to gain the mastery over them, it was turned to the contrary so that the Jews themselves gained the mastery over those who hated them.

Verse ConceptsMonth 12Jews Under ThreatHating Peoples

The rest of the Jewish people in the king's provinces assembled to defend themselves, and they gained relief from their enemies, killing 75,000 of those who hated them. But they did not lay their hands on the spoils.

Verse ConceptsFifty To Ninety ThousandJews Under ThreatHating PeoplesNumbers Of Foreigners Killed

Furthermore, what could I have gained from men whose strength is gone?

Verse ConceptsWithout Strength

if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

Verse ConceptsRiches, Dangers OfSatisfied With RichesWealth And Prosperity

Look how many enemies I have gained! They hate me with a vicious hatred.

Verse ConceptsHatredPeople Being Hated

You sell your people for nothing, and have gained nothing from their sale.

Verse ConceptsBuying and sellingFree Of ChargeValue

So He brought them to His holy land,To this hill country which His right hand had gained.

Verse ConceptsRight Hand Of God

A Psalm.O sing to the Lord a new song,For He has done wonderful things,His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of God's ActionsArmsHand Of GodRight Hand Of GodSingingSongsStrength, DivinePraiseArm Of GodA New SongGod Overcoming

I have not gained wisdom,and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Nature

When I considered all that I had accomplished and what I had labored to achieve, I found everything to be futile and a pursuit of the wind. There was nothing to be gained under the sun.

Verse ConceptsAchievementPhysical LabourdissatisfactionUseless EndeavourUnder The SunSuccess And Hard Work

"But you have enlarged the nation, LORD; you have enlarged the nation. You have gained honor; you have extended all the borders of the land.

Verse ConceptsBoundariesEnlargementGod Multipling People

You did miracles and amazing deeds in the land of Egypt which have had lasting effect. By this means you gained both in Israel and among humankind a renown that lasts to this day.

Verse ConceptsSigns And Wonders Before Christ

Therefore, My heart moans like flutes for Moab, and My heart moans like flutes for the people of Kir-heres. And therefore, the wealth he has gained has perished.

Verse ConceptsFlutesLamentingRiches, Nature OfMusical Instruments, types ofRiches, Description OfWailing

In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.

Verse ConceptsFraudCreditCovenant breakersExcessGreed, Condemnation OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfInterestMoney, Stewardship OfBusiness EthicsCovetousness, Results InExtortionSheddingKilling The InnocentOppressors

And lo, I have smitten My hand, Because of thy dishonest gain that thou hast gained, And for thy blood that hath been in thy midst.

Verse ConceptsExtortionUnjust GainCommerceBeating OneselfKilling Many People

By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

Verse ConceptsWealthGoldSilverWorldly WisdomWisdom Gives Wealth

In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel (who was also called Belteshazzar). This message was true and concerned a great war. He understood the message and gained insight by the vision.

Verse ConceptsVisions From GodProper UnderstandingHard Tasks

"Don't celebrate, Israel, like other nations would rejoice, because you left your God by committing fornication, loving the profit you gained on all of the threshing floors.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodSpiritual HarlotryIngratitudeMarriage, Between God And His PeopleServants, Working Conditions OfUnfaithfulness, To GodLack Of RejoicingWages Of A ProstituteThe Great Prostitute

Ephraim said, “I have indeed become rich [and powerful as a nation];I have found wealth for myself.In all my labors they will not find in meAny wickedness that would be sin.”

Verse ConceptsNeedExaggerationsMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSuperiorityRiches, Can Lead ToSelf DelusionArrogance, Characterizes The WickedPlea Of InnocenceWealthy People

“Are there not still treasures gained by wickednessIn the house of the wicked,And a short (inaccurate) measure [for grain] that is cursed?

Verse ConceptsAbominations, To GodStoring Treasure On EarthCursing ThingsProsperity Of The Wicked

You have said: “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the Lord of Hosts?

Verse ConceptsFutilityProfitsUseless ReligionServing Godimprovement

Bible Theasaurus

Acquire (44 instances)
Advance (62 instances)
Attain (36 instances)
Benefit (115 instances)
Derive (3 instances)
Gained (91 instances)
Profit (166 instances)
Realise (1 instance)
Realize (184 instances)

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