6 occurrences in 11 translations

'Relieved' in the Bible

Whenever the spirit from God troubled Saul, David would pick up his lyre and play, and Saul would then be relieved, feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.

Verse ConceptsHarpsLeisure, And PastimesMedicineMusiciansTemperamentInstrumentalistsPeople RefreshedMental HealthMental IllnessAtmosphereAnxiety And DepressionDepressioninstrumentssaulDemonic Influence

The priests agreed not to collect silver from the people and relieved themselves of personal responsibility for the temple repairs.

Verse ConceptsRepairing

Even if I speak, my suffering is not relieved,and if I hold back, what have I lost?

Verse ConceptsHelplessnessPeople Being SilentMere Talk

For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have relieved me in my distress;Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

Verse ConceptsCalling upon GodGod, Righteousness OfMusicMusical Instruments, types ofPrayer, As Asking GodGod Does Right For PeopleSpacious Placeinstrumentslonlinesspressure

“I relieved his shoulder from the burden;his hands were freed from carrying the basket.

Verse ConceptsBaskets, Uses OfRemoving BurdensRemoving People From Your Lifepot

Therefore the Lord God of hosts,The Mighty One of Israel, declares,“Ah, I will be relieved of My adversariesAnd avenge Myself on My foes.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfRetributionGod Executes VengeanceRevengeventing

Bible Theasaurus

Alleviate (2 instances)
Eased (7 instances)
Excuse (22 instances)
Relieved (12 instances)
Remedy (8 instances)
Salve (1 instance)

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