11 occurrences in 13 translations

'Please' in the Bible

And Solomon sent [word] to Huram king of Tyre, saying, "As you have dealt with David my father and sent cedar to him to build for himself a house in which to live, [please deal with me].

Verse ConceptsBuilding

Now, Lord God of Israel, please confirmwhat You promised to Your servant David.

Now, my God,please let Your eyes be openand Your ears attentiveto the prayer of this place.

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.

Verse ConceptsGrace, In Human RelationshipsKind Words

As a result, he asked them, "What's your advice, so we can give an answer to these people who have asked me, "Please lighten the burden that your father put on us'?"

But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.”

Verse ConceptsAdvice, Receiving God's Advice

Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying has been unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably."

Take notice, please, that Amariah the Chief Priest is presiding over all cases that pertain to the LORD, Ishmael's son Zebadiah is presiding as ruler of the household of Judah with respect to all cases that pertain to the national government, and the descendants of Levi will preside over your other civil cases. Serve courageously, and the LORD will be with the upright."

Verse ConceptsChief priestsBravery

Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to please the Lord his God.

Verse ConceptsPower, HumanThirty

Please don't be careless, you descendants of Aaron, because the LORD has chosen you to minister in his presence, to serve him, to be his ministers, and to burn incense."

Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofHoliness, Believers' Growth InNeglecting Duties

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Enchant (1 instance)
Enrapture (1 instance)
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Gladden (11 instances)
Please (495 instances)

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