49 occurrences in 8 translations

'Principle' in the Bible

You must not show pity; the principle will be a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, and a foot for a foot.

Verse ConceptsEquality Of PunishmentEyes HarmedJudicial PunishmentMan AvengingShow No MercyAn Eye For An EyeEyespity

And lots were also cast [for] these, just as their brothers, the sons of Aaron, before David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the {families} for the priests and for the Levites the fathers, {on the principle of the chief and younger brother alike}.

And they cast lots [for] responsibilities {on the principle of small and great alike}, teacher with student.

Verse ConceptsGreat And SmallAssignment

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

Verse ConceptsThe AlmightySpeaking AgainPowerLove And StrengthSmilingStrength And Love

But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks common sense and sound judgment and an understanding [of moral principles];He who would destroy his soul does it.

Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery and DivorceLackLack Of DiscernmentImmorality, Nature Of SexualAdulteryAdultery In The ChurchInfidelity

The Lord of hosts has planned it, to defile the pride of all beauty,To bring into contempt and humiliation all the honored of the earth.

Verse ConceptsendHumilitySuperiorityHumbling The ProudGod Opposes The ProudGod's Plans

What, then, is there to boast about? That has been eliminated. On what principle? On that of actions? No, but on the principle of faith.

Verse ConceptsSalvation, Boasting ImpossiblePride, Evil OfSelf Righteousness, And The GospelJustification By FaithBoasting ExcludedFaithFaith KjvBoastinglaw

So now [if that is the case, then] it is no longer I who do it [the disobedient thing which I despise], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.

Verse ConceptsNot MeThe Entrance Of SinLiving In SinLife Struggles

But if I am doing the very thing I do not want to do, I am no longer the one doing it [that is, it is not me that acts], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.

Verse ConceptsThe Sin NatureNot MeThe Entrance Of Sin

What then shall we say? That they of the nations, who did not follow after righteousness, have attained righteousness, but the righteousness that is on the principle of faith.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Promises OfJustice, In Believers' LivesImputed RighteousnessPursuing GoodForeigners Saved By FaithRighteous By FaithGentiles

Wherefore? Because it was not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,

Verse ConceptsProphecies Concerning ChristTrusting In WorksSaved By FaithWorks Of The LawConversion Of Israel

Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].

Verse Conceptsethics, socialLeaders, PoliticalBe Subject To PeopleRespecting Authorityconscience

For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me."

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfInsultsSelfishnessUnselfishnessHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristNot Pleasing People

but [instead I would act on this goal] as it is written [in Scripture],“They who had no news of Him shall see,And they who have not heard [of Him] shall understand.”

Verse ConceptsUnderstandingTelling Of GodUnhearingLooking At God's WorksUnderstanding God's Wordevangelising

Do I say these things only from a man’s perspective? Does the Law not endorse the same principles?

Verse ConceptsLike MenWritten In The LawPerspective

So also [on the same principle] the Lord directed those who preach the gospel to get their living from the gospel.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTMinistry, In The ChurchSchoolLiveSupportSpreading The GospelLiving For GodMinistrypreaching

but on the principle of equality; in the present time your abundance for their lack, that their abundance may be for your lack, so that there should be equality.

Verse ConceptsPeople ProvidingPlenty For The PoorSurplusAbundanceReciprocityHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Needfairnesssales

He therefore who ministers to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, is it on the principle of works of law, or of the report of faith?

Verse ConceptsGrace, And Holy SpiritMiracles, Nature OfSending Of The Holy SpiritGod Giving His SpiritMiraclesevangelizing

So that they who are on the principle of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfThose Who Had FaithHaving FaithBlessings From Godbelief

For as many as are on the principle of works of law are under curse. For it is written, Cursed is every one who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them;

Verse ConceptsCurses, DivineAtonementBook of the LawAffirmative ActionBible, Names OfTrusting In WorksThe Curse Of The LawUnder The LawWorks Of The LawBreaking The Ten Commandmentslawcursesobeying

but the law is not on the principle of faith; but, He that shall have done these things shall live by them.

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The LawKeeping Faith

For if the inheritance be on the principle of law, it is no longer on the principle of promise; but God gave it in grace to Abraham by promise.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, SpiritualGod's Promise To AbrahamGrace Verse Law

Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be the thought. For if a law had been given able to quicken, then indeed righteousness were on the principle of law;

Verse ConceptsLaw, Purpose OfSalvation Not By WorksGod OpposingFar Be It!God's Promise To AbrahamJustified By WorksLife Through Keeping The Law

You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].

Verse ConceptsequalityBeing FairAbuse Of Authority, Warnings AgainstGod, Justice OfGod, Impartiality OfMastersPrejudiceServants, Working Conditions OfSlavery, In NtThreatsMasters Duties Towards ServantsEmployersChrist And HeavenChrist Is My LordslaveryRespectTreating OthersNever Giving Up

For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until he who now restrains it is taken out of the way.

Verse ConceptsLawlessnessMysterySecrecy

Ye see that a man is justified on the principle of works, and not on the principle of faith only.

Verse ConceptsJustification, Results OfFaith That WorksJustified By WorksWorks Of FaithAtheism, Description Of

But was not in like manner also Rahab the harlot justified on the principle of works, when she had received the messengers and put them forth by another way?

Verse ConceptsProstitutionSpiesWelcoming Other PeopleJustified By WorksWorks Of Faith

No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him.

Verse ConceptsBorn Again, Results OfThe New Man In ChristBirth, SpiritualOffspringRegenerationSalvation, Nature OfSeedSin, Avoidance OfNew Birth, Results OfFruits Of RighteousnessContinuing In SinUnable To Do Other ThingsLiving In SinSpiritual Offspringpracticerebirthimpossible

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שׂורה 
Sowrah 
Usage: 1

στοιχεῖον 
Stoicheion 
Usage: 7

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