4 occurrences

'Seizing' in the Bible

And the others, seizing his slaves, mistreated [them] and killed [them].

Verse ConceptsMalice Of The WickedKilling ProphetsOppressors

And the city was filled with the tumult, and with one purpose they rushed into the theater, seizing Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians [who were] traveling companions of Paul.

Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfTumultDisorder Among People

But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all [kinds of] covetousness. For apart from the law, sin [is] dead.

Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessdesiresGreed, Condemnation OfSelf IndulgenceSpiritually DeadRight Time For The DevilEffect Of The LawCovetousnessOpportunity

For sin, seizing the opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed [me].

Verse ConceptsSin Producing DeathDeceiving OneselfRight Time For The DevilEffect Of The LawSin Produces DeathDeception

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