6 occurrences in 7 translations

'Hesitate' in the Bible

But He directly pays back and destroys those who hate Him. He will not hesitate to directly pay back the one who hates Him.

Verse ConceptsHatredHell, As An ExperienceGod Not DelayingGod Will RequiteHating Godhaters

They answered, “Come on, let’s go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why wait? Don’t hesitate to go and invade and take possession of the land!

But Absalom, whom we anointed as our king, has died in battle. So now why do you hesitate to bring the king back?"

Verse ConceptsAnointing KingsReinstating People

Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If Yahweh is God, follow Him. But if Baal, follow him.” But the people didn’t answer him a word.

Verse ConceptsChoicesdoubt, results ofdouble mindednessChallengesChoosingHesitationIndecisionOpinionsPublic OpinionSyncretismSkepticismDivided HeartsIndividuals Being SilentTwo Intangible ThingsThe Lord [Yahweh] Is Godfollowing

They despise me and keep their distance from me;they do not hesitate to spit in my face.

Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessSpittingSalivaNo DealingsHating Individuals

“How long will you hesitate [to return],O you faithless and renegade daughter?For the Lord has created a new thing in the land [of Israel]:A woman will encompass (tenderly love) a man.”

Verse ConceptsNew ThingsApostasy in OTChrist, The Seed OfCompassesWeak WomenBefore People ActBackslidingBacksliderswomanwandering

Bible Theasaurus

Hesitate (8 instances)
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