9 occurrences

'Great' in the Bible

I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."

Verse ConceptsExperimental KnowledgeSoliloquy

I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards.

Verse ConceptsPlanting Vineyards

I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem;

Verse ConceptsOwning LivestockGroups Of Slaves

So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.

Verse ConceptsGreat Individuals

For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, with knowledge, and with skillfulness; yet he shall leave it for his portion to a man who has not labored for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsUseless EndeavourWisdomTragedySuccess And Hard WorkEnjoying LifelegacyhardworkFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

I have also seen wisdom under the sun in this way, and it seemed great to me.

Verse ConceptsUnder The SunMan's Wisdom

There was a little city, and few men within it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it.

Verse ConceptsFew People

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

Verse ConceptsBeing CalmPeaceablenessStaying Strong And Not Giving UpAnger And Forgiveness

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