18 occurrences in 13 translations

'Long' in the Bible

Human beings long for grace, and it's better to be poor than a man of deceit.

Verse ConceptsBeing PoorThe End Of LiarsUnconditional Love

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Nature of

Have I not written to you excellent thingsIn counsels and knowledge,

Verse ConceptsThirty

They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholEffect Of WineMixed Wine

When a land does wrong, it has many princes,But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

Bible Theasaurus

Interminable (1 instance)
Lengthened (4 instances)
Lengthy (7 instances)
Yearn (23 instances)

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