5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Sorry' in the Bible

And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.

Verse ConceptsGuestsSwearing OathsOther Sad PeopleThe King's OrdersBirthdays Celebrated

And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.

Verse ConceptsSorrowUnhappinessThe Third Day Of The WeekChrist Would Be KilledChrist Would RiseOther Sad People

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Verse ConceptsOther Sad PeopleTelling Of Happenings

"'I will not,' he replied. "But afterwards he was sorry, and went.

Verse ConceptsPeople Changing Their MindsPeople UnwillingObeying People

For John came to you observing all sorts of ritual, and you put no faith in him: the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners did put faith in him, and you, though you saw this example set you, were not even afterwards sorry so as to believe him.

Verse ConceptsPrejudiceRepentance, Importance OfUnbelief, As Response To GodWay, TheSkepticismBelieving ProphetsNot Believing PeoplePeople Changing Their MindsRepentancePeople Who Did RightRewards Of Ritual

Bible Theasaurus

Dismal (2 instances)
Distressing (22 instances)
Dreary (1 instance)
Gloomy (18 instances)
Good-For-Nothing (2 instances)
Lamentable (1 instance)
Pitiful (6 instances)
Pitying (6 instances)
Regretful (1 instance)
Sorry (33 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
λυπέω 
Lupeo 
Usage: 24

περίλυπος 
Perilupos 
Usage: 3

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