9 occurrences in 13 translations

'Pleased' in the Bible

And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

Verse ConceptsPopularity

And when the days of weeping were past, David sent for her, and took her into his house, and she became his wife and gave him a son. But the Lord was not pleased with the thing David had done.

Verse ConceptsSexual Sin, Nature OfSin, And God's CharacterDavid's Wives

And Absalom came to the king and said, See now, your servant is cutting the wool of his sheep; will the king and his servants be pleased to come?

Verse ConceptsSheep Shearing

But if he should say something like "I'm not pleased with you,' well then, here I am let him do to me whatever seems right to him."

Verse ConceptsResignationNot Pleasing GodGod's Will Be Done

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.

Verse ConceptsAmbivalenceDesire For DeathOther Unimportant PeopleHating Individuals

He brought me to a wide open area, rescuing me because he was pleased with me!

Verse ConceptsGod Saving From EnemiesSpacious Place

And after the people had been numbered, David's heart was troubled. And David said to the Lord, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, O Lord, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfGuilty ConsciencesConfession, Examples OfBeggarsGuilt, Human Aspects OfKnowledge, Of SinRegretRepentance, Examples OfFoolish PeopleWe Have Sinned

Your majesty, Araunah gives all of this to the king." Araunah also told the king, "May the LORD your God be pleased with you!"

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, From GodGiving To Others

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Delight (265 instances)
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Pleased (206 instances)

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