19 occurrences

'Tell' in the Bible

So Samuel lay down until morning. Then he opened the doors of the Lord’s house. But Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.

Verse ConceptsFear, Of UnknownThe Act Of OpeningOpening The TempleLying Down To RestThose Who Did Not TellFear Of Individuals

And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners (seers), saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Let us know how we can send it back to its place.”

The servant replied again to Saul, “Here in my hand I have a quarter of a shekel of silver; I will give that to the man of God, and he will advise us as to [where we should go on] our journey [to find the donkeys].”

Verse ConceptsPresentsA Fourth PartMan Of God

Then Saul approached Samuel in the [city] gate and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”

Verse ConceptsWhere Are Things?

Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. Go on ahead of me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today; and in the morning I will let you go, and will tell you all that is on your mind.

Verse ConceptsMorningThis Is Me

Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me, what did Samuel say to you?”

Verse ConceptsTelling What People Said

Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and [Saul] His anointed [if I have done someone wrong]. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I exploited? Whom have I oppressed or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes [to the truth]? [Tell me and] I will restore it to you.”

Verse ConceptsBlindness, SymbolicStandingOwning LivestockAvoiding BribesBlindingLoss Of DonkeysOther Blinding

One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to his young armor bearer, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father.

Verse ConceptsArmourGarrisonsManlinessCrossing To The Other SideThose Who Did Not Tell

Saul said, “Spread out among the people and tell them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and butcher it [properly] here and eat; and do not sin against the Lord by eating [the meat with] the blood.’” So that night each one brought his ox with him and butchered it there.

Verse ConceptsForbidden FoodGod's People Sinning

Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” So Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. Here I am, I must die!”

Verse ConceptsSin Confessed

Then Samuel said to Saul, “Stop, and let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” Saul said to him, “Speak.”

Verse ConceptsTelling Of God

When Saul saw David going out against the Philistine, he said to Abner the captain of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” And Abner answered, “By your life, O king, I do not know.”

Verse ConceptsNot Knowing PeopleWho Is This?

As for me, I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you, and if I learn anything, then I will tell you.”

Verse ConceptsGiving Information

Jonathan said, “Far be it from [happening to] you! In fact, if I indeed learn that my father has decided to harm you, would I not tell you about it?”

Verse ConceptsFar Be It!Things Revealed

Then David said to Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?”

Verse ConceptsTelling What People Said

Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would certainly tell Saul. I have brought about the death of everyone in your father’s household (extended family).

Verse ConceptsTelling Of Movements

Will the men of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down just as Your servant has heard? O Lord, God of Israel, I pray, tell Your servant.” And the Lord said, “He will come down.”

Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your sight [and be well-treated], for we have come on a good (festive) day. Please, give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’”

Verse ConceptsGrace, In Human Relationships

She said to her young men (servants), “Go on ahead of me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.

Verse ConceptsThose Who Did Not Tell

Bible Theasaurus

Acquaint (1 instance)
Advise (26 instances)
Apprise (4 instances)
Assure (83 instances)
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Differentiate (6 instances)
Distinguish (23 instances)
Enjoin (13 instances)
Enlighten (10 instances)
Evidence (93 instances)
Impart (19 instances)
Inform (53 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אזן 
'ozen 
Usage: 187

אמר 
'amar (Aramaic) 
Usage: 71

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

ידע 
Yada` 
Usage: 946

מנה 
manah 
Usage: 28

מספּר 
Micpar 
Usage: 132

נגד 
Nagad 
Usage: 370

ספר 
Caphar 
Usage: 161

שׁמע 
Shama` 
Usage: 1158

ἀληθεύω 
Aletheuo 
tell the truth , speak the truth
Usage: 2

ἀναγγέλλω 
Anaggello 
Usage: 13

ἀπαγγέλλω 
Apaggello 
Usage: 40

διασαφέω 
Diasapheo 
Usage: 0

διηγέομαι 
Diegeomai 
Usage: 7

εἴδω 
Eido 
know , cannot tell , know how , wist , , see , behold , look , perceive , vr see , vr know
Usage: 519

ἐκλαλέω 
Eklaleo 
Usage: 1

ἐλέγχω 
Elegcho 
Usage: 12

ἐξηγέομαι 
Exegeomai 
Usage: 6

ἔπω 
Epo 
say , speak , tell , command , bid , , vr say
Usage: 824

ἐρέω 
Ereo 
say , speak , tell , speak of , call
Usage: 41

λαλέω 
Laleo 
speak , say , tell , talk , preach , utter , , vr speak
Usage: 235

λέγω 
Lego 
say , speak , call , tell ,
Usage: 1045

μηνύω 
menuo 
Usage: 3

προέπω 
Proepo 
Usage: 3

προερέω 
Proereo 
Usage: 7

προλέγω 
Prolego 
Usage: 3