15 occurrences in 11 translations

'Says' in the Bible

“Go to My servant David and say, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you to build a house for Me to live in?

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In Life Of BelieversWord Of GodBuilding God's Dwelling

“Now this is what you are to say to My servant David: ‘This is what the Lord of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from following the sheep to be ruler over My people Israel.

Verse ConceptsHumilityServanthood, In Life Of BelieversPromotionNo More Tending The FlockSaul And DavidServant Leadership

From the time when I put judges over my people Israel; and I will give you peace from all who are against you. And the Lord says to you that he will make you the head of a line of kings.

Verse ConceptsProperty, HousesTime Of Peace

and if it happens that the king’s wrath rises and he says to you, ‘Why did you go so near to the city to fight? Did you not know that they would shoot from the wall?

Verse ConceptsAngry People

Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

Verse ConceptsFaultsCourage, Examples OfAnointing Kings

“This is what the Lord says, ‘I am going to bring disaster on you from your own family: I will take your wives and give them to another before your very eyes, and he will sleep with them publicly.

Verse ConceptsHatred Between RelativesDuring The DayGod Will Bring HarmTransferring WivesRelationship Troublesgrandfathers

So now, my lord the king, don’t take seriously the report that says all the king’s sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”

Verse ConceptsKilling Named IndividualsKilling Sons And Daughters

The king said, “If anyone speaks to you [about this matter], bring him to me [for judgment], and he will not touch you again.”

Verse ConceptsNot Touching

The king asked, “Did Joab put you up to all this?”The woman answered. “As you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or left from all my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave orders to me; he told your servant exactly what to say.

Verse ConceptsSpokesmenTurning To Right And Left

The king’s servants said to him, “Listen, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king decides.”

Verse ConceptsChoosing Things

But if He should say, ‘I have no delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me what seems good to Him.”

Verse ConceptsResignationNot Pleasing GodGod's Will Be Done

And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.

Verse ConceptsOthers Summoning

When Hushai approached Absalom, Absalom asked him, "Here's what Ahithophel had to advise. Should we do what he says? Or if not, say so!"

Verse ConceptsMan's Counsel

Now these are the last words of David.David the son of Jesse declares,The man who was raised on high declares,The anointed of the God of Jacob,And the sweet psalmist of Israel,

Verse ConceptsDavid, Spiritual Significance OfMusiciansLast WordsComposersAnointed By Godheroes

“Go and say to David, ‘This is what the Lord says: I am offering you three choices. Choose one of them, and I will do it to you.’”

Verse ConceptsChoosing ThingsThree Other ThingsMaking DecisionsDecision Makingconsequences

Bible Theasaurus

Allege (4 instances)
Articulate (2 instances)
Enjoin (13 instances)
Pronounce (72 instances)
Suppose (86 instances)

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