5 occurrences in 9 translations

'Grasp' in the Bible

I explored with my mind how to let my body enjoy life with wine and how to grasp folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholDrinking WineUnder The SunBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Lifeexploring

It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.

Verse ConceptsFear Of God, Results Of

I have examined all this by wisdom; I said, "I am determined to comprehend this" -- but it was beyond my grasp.

Verse ConceptsTesting Other Things

then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

Verse ConceptsBeing Found OutUnder The SunWisdomGod's PlanGod's WillSunThe MindGods PlanEverything Happening For A ReasonWorking For GodKnowing GodThe Beauty Of NatureGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodWorking For The LordChanging YourselfScriptureexploringworkingefforthardworkeverythingseekingmanwisetryingThe Complexity Of Nature

Bible Theasaurus

Apprehend (9 instances)
Clasp (2 instances)
Clutch (1 instance)
Clutches (10 instances)
Compass (49 instances)
Comprehend (53 instances)
Grasp (60 instances)
Range (19 instances)
Retain (38 instances)
Understand (440 instances)

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