7 occurrences

'Great' in the Bible

{I said to myself}, "Look! I have become great and have increased [in] wisdom more than anyone who {has preceded} me over Jerusalem. {I have acquired a great deal of wisdom and knowledge}."

Verse ConceptsExperimental KnowledgeSoliloquy

{I accomplished great things}. I built for myself houses; I planted for myself vineyards.

Verse ConceptsPlanting Vineyards

So I said {to myself}, "{If I also suffer the same fate as the fool}, {what advantage is my great wisdom}?" So I said {to myself}, "This also [is] vanity!"

Verse ConceptsEquality Of FateUseless EndeavourWise Man Or Foolfate

For although a person may toil with great wisdom and skill, he must leave his reward to someone who has not toiled for it. This also [is] vanity and a great calamity.

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsUseless EndeavourWisdomTragedySuccess And Hard WorkEnjoying LifelegacyhardworkFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

I have also seen this [example of] wisdom under the sun, and it [seemed] great to me.

Verse ConceptsUnder The SunMan's Wisdom

[There was] a small city with few people in it. A great king came and besieged it, building great siege works against it.

Verse ConceptsFew People

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.

Verse ConceptsBeing CalmPeaceablenessStaying Strong And Not Giving UpAnger And Forgiveness

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Eager (70 instances)
Expectant (1 instance)
Grand (3 instances)
Greater (253 instances)
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Intense (52 instances)
Lordly (1 instance)
Outstanding (9 instances)
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Swell (9 instances)
Zealous (49 instances)