5 occurrences

'Pleads' in the Bible

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstDo Not Be RashPerspectiveexams

Thus says your Lord Yahweh, and your God who pleads the cause of his people, "Behold, I have taken out of your hand the cup of staggering, even the bowl of the cup of my wrath; you shall no more drink it again:

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahStaggeringGod Making DrunkGod SuingThe Coming Day Of God's Wrathrelentless

None sues in righteousness, and none pleads in truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.

Verse ConceptsemptinessUnreliabilityCharacter Of Wicked

I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light. I will see his righteousness.

Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsGod, Righteousness OfGod Giving LightGod DefendingGod Does Right For PeopleGod Angry With Individuals

God didn't reject his people, which he foreknew. Or don't you know what the Scripture says about Elijah? How he pleads with God against Israel:

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingForeknowledgeCastawaysGod's ForeknowledgeGod Not ForsakingIsrael HardenedScripture Says

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