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'Receive' in the Bible

And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s [shed] blood from your hand.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainHuman Blood ShedOther References To Mouths

Of every clean animal you shall take with you seven pair, the male and his female, and of animals that are not clean, two each the male and his female;

Verse ConceptsPurity, Nature OfRitual LawAbraham, Calling And LifeSeven AnimalsUnclean SpiritsTwo AnimalsClean AnimalsMale And Female AnimalsUnclean AnimalsAnimals Having A Soulcouples

Jacob replied, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then accept my gift [as a blessing] from my hand, for I see your face as if I had seen the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

Verse ConceptsHeavenly FacesSmiling

When Judah sent the young goat by his friend the Adullamite, to get his pledge [back] from the woman, he was unable to find her.

Verse ConceptsNot FindingNowhere To Be FoundWages Of A ProstitutePossessing Sheep

This is the offering you are to receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze,

Verse ConceptsColors, Blue

They are to use the gold and the blue and the purple and the scarlet fabric and fine twisted linen [from the people],

Verse ConceptsLinenRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothGold TransferredBlue Purple And Scarlet

‘Then the land [of Israel] will enjoy its Sabbaths as long as it lies desolate, while you are in your enemies’ land; then the land will rest and enjoy its Sabbaths.

Verse ConceptsSabbatical Year

Likewise you shall also present an offering to the Lord from all your tithes, which you receive from the Israelites; and from it you shall give the Lord’s offering to Aaron the priest.

Verse ConceptsAaron, As High PriestTithes And Offering

When I went up the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant which the Lord made with you, I remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights; I did not eat food or drink water.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Reasons ForWaterMore Than One MonthFasting For Long PeriodsTerms Of The Covenant At Sinai

He shall flee to one of these cities, and shall stand at the entrance of the gate of the city and explain his case to the elders of that city; and they shall take him into [the protection of] the city and give him a place [to stay], so that he may live among them.

Verse ConceptsGatesWaiting At Gates

The man told Joab, “Even if I were to feel the weight of a thousand pieces of silver in my hands, I would not put out my hand against the king’s son; for we all heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, ‘Protect the young man Absalom, for my sake.’

Verse ConceptsFraudCoinageThe King's Orders

On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the house (temple) of the Lord; for he offered there the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar that was before the Lord was too small to hold [all] the burnt offerings, the grain offerings and the fat of the peace offerings.

Verse ConceptsCourtyardFatnessGrainSmall ThingsSacrifice On The Bronze AltarFat Of The SacrificesMaking Cereal Offerings And LibationsCourts Of The Temple

let the priests receive such contributions for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair any breach in the house of the Lord, wherever a breach is found.”

Verse ConceptsRepairing

So the priests agreed that they would receive no [more] money from the people, nor [be responsible to] repair the damages of the house.

Verse ConceptsRepairing

Moreover, Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the house of the Lord, for it was there that he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings because the bronze altar which he had made was not sufficient to hold the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat [all together].

Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingCourtyardSacrifice On The Bronze Altar

The priest, the son of Aaron, shall be with the Levites when they receive tithes, and they shall bring one-tenth of the tithes up to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse.

Verse ConceptsPriesthood, In OtTreasuriesFractions, One TenthTithesBringing In The TitheTithes And Offering

When Esther’s maids and her eunuchs came and told her [what had happened], the queen was seized by great fear. She sent garments to clothe Mordecai so that he would remove his sackcloth, but he did not accept them.

Verse ConceptsClothing, Need OfAnxiety, Examples OfPeople Giving Clothes

“Why did the knees receive me?And why the breasts, that I would nurse?

Verse ConceptsBreasts, Nursing MothersKneesbreasts

“Please receive the law and instruction from His mouthAnd establish His words in your heart and keep them.

Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanMeditationHuman IntellectAcceptance, Of InstructionGod TeachingWomen WorkingMeditation On God's Word

“This [which I am about to explain] is the portion of a wicked man from God,And the inheritance which tyrants and oppressors receive from the Almighty:

Verse ConceptsThe Fate Of The WickedHeritageGod Judges The Wicked

“If you are righteous, what do you give God,Or what does He receive from your hand?

Verse ConceptsGiving To God

He shall receive a blessing from the Lord,And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Verse ConceptsGod VindicatesGod Will BlessBlessings From GodTrust In Relationshipsvindication

My eyes weep streams of waterBecause people do not keep Your law.

Verse ConceptsCryingWeepingSheddingBreaking God's Law

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

My son, if you will receive my wordsAnd treasure my commandments within you,

Hear, my son, and accept my sayings,And the years of your life will be many.

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of InstructionHow To Live LongParents LoveListening To God

“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,

Verse ConceptsChoicesValuing KnowledgeThings Like GoldThings Like SilverAlternatives To MoneyExcellence

A poor yet wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction and counsel (friendly reproof, warning)—

Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting Good AdviceCharacters Of Old PeopleBenefits Of WisdomThe Work Of FoolsBlessings Of The PoorKings And Wisdomteenager

You shall say to them, ‘This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the Lord their God or accept correction and warning; truth and faithfulness have perished and have completely vanished from their mouths.

Verse ConceptsAdmonition, RecievingSelf WillThose Against TruthAgainst The Truth

Now hear the word of the Lord, O you women,And let your ear hear the word of His mouth;Teach your daughters a song of mourning,And each one [teach] her neighbor a dirge.

Verse ConceptsPeople TeachingWomen WorkingBeing A Woman Of Godwomanhood

Yet they would not listen and obey and control their behavior; but they were stiff-necked in order not to hear and take instruction.

Verse ConceptsDepravity Of ManImpenitence, Warnings AgainstIndifferenceListeningResponseRefusing To HearObstinate Individuals

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words and honoring them?” says the Lord.

that Jeremiah left Jerusalem [during the withdrawal of the Chaldean invaders] to go to [Anathoth, his hometown, in] the land of Benjamin to take possession of [the title to] the land [which he had purchased] there among the people.

Verse ConceptsTaking Possession

Moreover, He said to me, “Son of man, receive into your heart all My words which I will speak to you and hear with your ears (listen closely).

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To God!Listening To God

Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your sisters, both your older and your younger; I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of your covenant [with Me].

Verse ConceptsShamePeople RememberingRelated NationsShame Of Bad ConductBuilding Relationships

For seven days they shall make atonement for the altar and purify it; so the priests shall consecrate it [to receive offerings].

Verse ConceptsConsecrationSeven DaysSetting Up The Bronze AltarAtoning By Sacrificescleansing

But if you tell [me] the [content of the] dream along with its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.”

Verse ConceptsGiftsThings Revealed

But the saints (believers) of the Most High [God] will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

Verse ConceptsHoliness, Purpose OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfSaintsSon Of ManBelievers Reigning ForeverAuthority Of Disciples

Now when they fall they will receive a little help, and many will join with them in hypocrisy.

Verse ConceptsFlatteryFlattery, Used By The WickedPeople HelpingNations UnitedThose Who DeceivedHypocrisy

Take the words [confessing your guilt] with you and return to the Lord.Say to Him, “Take away all our wickedness;Accept what is good and receive us graciously,So that we may present the fruit of our lips (gratitude).

Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousGrace, In OtWorship, Elements OfReturning To GodSpeaking To GodTaking Away EvilBacksliders

“I said, ‘Most certainly you will [reverently] fear Me;Accept correction.’So Jerusalem’s dwelling will not be cut offIn accordance with all that I have appointed concerning her [punishment],But they were eager [even rising early] to make all their deeds corrupt.

Verse ConceptseagernessPunishment, By GodRashnessFear Of God, Results OfRising EarlyFear God!Roses

When you [priests] present the blind [animals] for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and the sick, is it not evil? Offer such a thing [as a blind or lame or sick animal] to your governor [as a gift or as payment for your taxes]. Would he be pleased with you? Or would he receive you graciously?” says the Lord of hosts.

Verse ConceptsCripplesAnimals, religious role ofBurnt offeringGovernorsImperfection, And God's PurposesSick AnimalsPleasing MenSacrificesSacrificeTithes And Offeringdistractionsclosuretrying

Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it.

Verse ConceptsGenerosity, HumanBarnsGenerosity, God'sdrought, physicalGuardiansMoney, Stewardship OfProving, Through TestingBlessedStoringTestingPouringTithesSpiritual FulnessGod's ProvisionThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenTesting GodGod's StorehousesGod Will BlessBringing In The TitheAbundanceFirst fruitsFinancesTithes And OfferingMoney Blessingsspace

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