16 occurrences in 11 translations

'Surprised' in the Bible

When Isaac had been there for some time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from the window and was surprised to see Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah.

Verse ConceptsLooking Through WindowsAfter A Long TimeSportshugs

So Joshua and his whole military force surprised them at the waters of Merom and attacked them.

Verse ConceptsSuddenly

Gideon went up the road of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and ambushed the surprised army.

Verse ConceptsNomadsSecurity

When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased them and captured the two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. He had surprised their entire army.

Verse ConceptsTwo Other Men

The messenger told David, "The men surprised us and attacked us in the field, but we drove them back to the entrance of the city gate.

The upright are surprised at this, and he who has done no wrong is troubled because of the evil-doers.

Verse ConceptsPeople Appalled

Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.

Verse ConceptsDuplicating WordsDespising People

Don't be surprised when you see the poor oppressed and the violent perverting both justice and verdicts in a province, for one high official watches another, and there are ones higher still over them.

Verse ConceptsOppressorsAuthorityNot Helping The PoorInjusticeoppressionsurprises

Be surprised and full of wonder; let your eyes be covered and be blind: be overcome, but not with wine; go with uncertain steps, but not because of strong drink.

Verse ConceptsAmazingdrinkingStaggeringStrong DrinkBlindingGod Making DrunkOther Blindinguncertaintybeerdrunkards

The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

Verse ConceptsEternal DeathGuilt, Human Aspects OfHell, Punishment OfHell, Description OfPunishment, By GodSinnersUngodlinessGuilty FearTerror Of God

Give us word of what will be after this, so that we may be certain that you are gods: yes, do good or do evil, so that we may all see it and be surprised.

Verse ConceptsFear, Of FuturePredicting The FutureGod Doing GoodGood Or BadDo Good!No Help In Other GodsThe FutureEverything Happening For A Reason

As peoples were surprised at him, And his face was not beautiful, so as to be desired: his face was so changed by disease as to be unlike that of a man, and his form was no longer that of the sons of men.

Verse ConceptsAtonementHumiliationMessianic PropheciesBlemished PeopleAppearances ofrecognitionscarsJesus Eyes

And he saw that there was no man, and was surprised that there was no one to take up their cause: so his arm gave salvation, and he made righteousness his support.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessRevival, Nature OfGod's Salvation Made KnownMessianic PropheciesGod HimselfNo One AvailableGod's InterventionSupportsurprises

Why are you like a man surprised, like a man of war who is not able to give help? but you, O Lord, are with us, and we are named by your name; do not go away from us.

Verse ConceptsAbandonmentGod, The LordPower, God's SavingFeelings Of Rejection By GodAstonishmentPeople's Inability To SaveDo Not Forsake Us!Unable To SaveCalled By God's Namesurprises

Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

Verse ConceptsLabour PainsCapturing Cities

How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!

Verse ConceptsBabylon DestroyedMade A HorrorCapturing Cities

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תּפשׂ 
Taphas 
Usage: 65

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