1 occurrence

'Gloomy' in the Bible

“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineAtonementFacesFasting, Of HypocritesNeglecting DutiesDisplayingBeing Seen By ManClean FacesPeople UnwashedWhen?How To FastNo RewardSettling AccountsAppearances ofHypocritesFastingHypocrisyFasting And PrayerSmilingmakeup

Bible Theasaurus

Cheerless (1 instance)
Darkening (3 instances)
Dismal (2 instances)
Dreary (1 instance)
Gloomy (18 instances)
Sorry (33 instances)
Sulky (3 instances)
Sunless (2 instances)

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