4 occurrences

'Greater' in the Bible

God made the two great lights—the greater light to have dominion over the day and the lesser light to have dominion over the night—as well as the stars.

Verse ConceptsDays, Natural UseTwoStarsThe SunComparisonsProvision Of DayProvision Of NightTwo Other ThingsSun Moon And Stars Before GodStars Created By GodSunGod's CreationSunshineThe Mooncrusades

No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”

Verse ConceptsGodly Fear, Examples OfWhat Sin?

You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

Verse ConceptsPalacesThronePromotionRelative GreatnessRespect For People

But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know! He too will become a tribe, and he too will be great; nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his offspring will become a populous nation.”

Verse ConceptsThe Youngest ChildPeople With General KnowledgeRules About Young People

Bible Theasaurus

Bully (2 instances)
Capital (60 instances)
Cracking (3 instances)
Eager (70 instances)
Expectant (1 instance)
Greater (253 instances)
Outstanding (9 instances)
Smashing (12 instances)
Superior (40 instances)
Swell (9 instances)
Zealous (49 instances)

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