5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Obtain' in the Bible

I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented so far) so that I may obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Verse ConceptsHarvestPlansSowing And ReapingFruitful LabourHindering God's Work

What, then, does this mean? It means that Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking, but the selected group obtained it while the rest were hardened.

Verse ConceptsChristiansReprobatesSeeking For Abstract ThingsNot FindingGod Hardening PeopleIsrael Hardened

Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

Verse ConceptsReceiving God's Mercydisobedience

Bible Theasaurus

Incur (27 instances)
Obtain (93 instances)
Prevail (75 instances)
Receive (453 instances)

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