10 occurrences

'Sisters' in the Bible

that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and save us from death.”

Verse ConceptsKept Alive By MenDeath Of A Family MemberDeath Of A MotherDeath Of A FatherFamily DeathProtecting Your Family

Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.

His sons used to take turns having banquets at their homes. They would send an invitation to their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

Verse ConceptsFeastingBanquets, ActivitiesInvitationsLeisure, And PastimesAmusementsCelebrationcelebrating

All his brothers, sisters, and former acquaintances came to his house and dined with him in his house. They sympathized with him and comforted him concerning all the adversity the Lord had brought on him. Each one gave him a qesitah and a gold earring.

Verse ConceptsGod, Goodness OfGoldOrnamentsRingsSistersSuffering, Encouragements InVisitingComfort, Of FriendsPresentsJewelleryLarge Denominations

You are the daughter of your mother, who despised her husband and children. You are the sister of your sisters, who despised their husbands and children. Your mother was a Hittite and your father an Amorite.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersSpiritual MothersRelated NationsHating IndividualsMothersmomsMothers Love For Her ChildrenMothers And SonsFathers And Daughters

But Samaria did not commit even half your sins. You have multiplied your detestable practices beyond theirs and made your sisters appear righteous by all the detestable things you have committed.

Verse ConceptsComparisonsAppearancesHalf Of ThingsPeople In RighteousnessGod's People Sinning

You must also bear your disgrace, since you have been an advocate for your sisters. For they appear more righteous than you because of your sins, which you committed more abhorrently than they did. So you also, be ashamed and bear your disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.

Verse ConceptsAppearancesPeople In RighteousnessShame Has ComeGod's People Sinning

As for your sisters, Sodom and her daughters and Samaria and her daughters will return to their former state. You and your daughters will also return to your former state.

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

Verse ConceptsShamePeople RememberingRelated NationsShame Of Bad ConductBuilding Relationships

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