5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Speaking' in the Bible

In making these assertions I am speaking the truth, as in the sight of God.

Verse ConceptsWriting LettersNot LyingTelling The Truthlieing

Brothers, I am speaking according to a human perspective. Nevertheless, [when] the covenant of a man has been ratified, no one declares [it] invalid or adds additional provisions [to it].

Verse ConceptsCovenant ObligationsTreatyContractsAnnulment

(Now the promises were given to Abraham and to his seed. God did not say 'and to seeds,' as if speaking of many, but 'and to your seed,' since He spoke of only one--and this is Christ.)

Verse ConceptsAbrahamBlessings, To AbrahamChrist, The Seed OfMission, Of IsraelScripture, Inerrancy OfProphecies Concerning ChristChildren Of AbrahamChrist's OriginGod's Promise To AbrahamThe promises of GodPromises concerningDescendants of

This is allegorically speaking, for these women are two covenants: one proceeding from Mount Sinai bearing children who are to be slaves; she is Hagar.

Verse ConceptsFigures Of SpeechTwoOld Testament ParablesMaking SlavesTwo WomenCovenant Made At SinaiSchool

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