3 occurrences in 9 translations

'Start' in the Bible

The Lord says, "Do not start following pagan religious practices. Do not be in awe of signs that occur in the sky even though the nations hold them in awe.

Verse ConceptsAstrologySkySuperstitionHeathenOccultismFear, Of UnknownDivinationFruitless LearningSigns In The SkyEclipsecultureatheismalignment

But if you don't listen to me, to consecrate the Sabbath day and not carry any load as you enter the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I'll start a fire in its gates. It will consume the palaces of Jerusalem and won't be extinguished."'"

Verse ConceptsSabbath, In OtBurning JerusalemSabbath Observed

But I'll punish you according to what you have done," declares the LORD. "I'll start a fire in her forest, and it will consume everything around her."'"

Verse ConceptsForestsSin, God's Judgment OnWarningFruits Of SinBurning PlantsHarming TreesRepaid For DeedsPunishment

Bible Theasaurus

Begin (85 instances)
Commencement (24 instances)
Depart (212 instances)
Offset (3 instances)
Outset (2 instances)
Start (93 instances)
Starting (58 instances)
Startle (2 instances)

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