15 occurrences in 8 translations

'Pointing' in the Bible

And Saul, pointing his spear at him, made an attempt to give him a wound: from which it was clear to Jonathan that his father's purpose was to put David to death.

Verse ConceptsSpearsThrowing Spears

winking with his eyes, making signs with his feet, pointing with his fingers,

Verse ConceptsEvil EyesWinkingFingers Of PeopleFeet In ActionHeartacheFunmovement

At that time, when you call, the Lord will answer;when you cry out, He will say, ‘Here I am.’If you get rid of the yoke among you,the finger-pointing and malicious speaking,

Verse ConceptsFingersCalling upon GodAnswered PromisesGod Will AnswerBehold Me!rumors

Then the male goat became very great, but when he became powerful, the large horn was shattered. Four conspicuous horns came up in its place, pointing toward the four winds of heaven.

Verse ConceptsHeightCompassesFour HornsFour WindsHorns In AllegoryHorns Broken

Then pointing with his hand at his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers,

Verse ConceptsStretching OutChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist's True Family

And Jesus went out of the Temple, and on the way his disciples came to him, pointing out the buildings of the Temple.

Verse ConceptsProphecies Said By JesusLeavingThe Disciples ActionsStatus Of The TempleThings Manifestattention

(This he said, pointing to the sort of death he would have.)

Verse ConceptsForetelling Christ's DeathWhat Kind?

(That the word of Jesus might come true, pointing to the sort of death he would have.)

Verse ConceptsForetelling Christ's DeathMan's Words Fulfilled

which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus whom I am announcing to you is the Christ."

Verse ConceptsHeraldPreaching ChristSaid To Be The ChristChrist Would Rise

But let your desires be turned to the more important things given by the Spirit. And now I am pointing out to you an even better way.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, positive aspects ofCoveting, prohibition ofdiligenceSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly Ambitionthe Gifts of GodSpiritual GiftsExcellence

I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.

Verse ConceptsGenuinenessLove, Nature OfSincerity, In Christian LivingComparisonsSincereityLove Exists Between PeopleMen's OrdersTests

For I know your earnest willingness, on account of which I habitually boast of you to the Macedonians, pointing out to them that for a whole year you in Greece have been ready; and the greater number of them have been spurred on by your ardour.

Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmAttitudes, to other peopleReadinessProvokingFervourZealousness, Examples OfPaul's BoastingPeople Willing

In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.

Verse Conceptsdoctrine, Purpose ofdefence, humanOrthodoxy, In NtTeachingClergyThe FaithSound Doctrineimprovementdoctrine

Attempting to see what sort of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them was pointing to, when it gave witness to the pains which Christ would undergo and the glories which would come after them.

Verse ConceptsAtonement, ForeordainedNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritForeordained PlansSpirit Of ChristThe Spirit Of ChristThe Holy Spirit, And ScripturePredicting ChristWho Is Jesus?When?SufferingHurt And Betrayal

Bible Theasaurus

Level (45 instances)
Orient (1 instance)
Pointing (15 instances)
Sharpen (10 instances)
Signal (31 instances)
Steer (1 instance)
Target (19 instances)

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