16 occurrences

'Waited' in the Bible

Noah waited another seven days and sent the dove out from the ark again.

Verse ConceptsSeven DaysPeople WaitingPeople Sending Creatures

He waited seven more days and sent the dove out again, but it did not return to him anymore.

Verse ConceptsSeven DaysPeople WaitingPeople Sending Creatures

They waited until they were embarrassed, since he never opened the doors to the chamber. Eventually they took a key, opened the doors, and found their master dead on the ground.

Verse ConceptsKeys

So Abimelech and his entire army got up that night and waited in ambush against Shechem in four separate companies.

Verse ConceptsFour Groups

Saul waited seven days for the appointment set by Samuel. When Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal, as the people began to scatter from Saul,

Verse ConceptsWeeksSeven DaysPeople WaitingScattering FollowersWaiting For God's Timing

David's young men came to Nabal and told him all this in David's name, and then they waited.

Verse ConceptsPeople Waiting

Then the prophet left and waited for the king to pass by, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes.

Verse ConceptsRoadsStandingWaitingdisguisesEyes Harmed

the food set at his table, his servants who waited on him, his ministers in attendance and how they were dressed, his personal staff and how they were dressed, and even his personal stairway by which he went up to the LORD's Temple, she was breathless!

Verse ConceptsCupbearerorganization

"They listened and waited for me, as they remained in silence for my counsel.

Verse ConceptsIndividuals Being Silent

They waited for me as one waits for rain, as one opens his mouth to drink in a spring rain shower.

Verse ConceptsRainSpringWeather, As God's JudgmentLight Of God's People

Elihu waited to have a word with Job, since the others were older than he,

Verse ConceptsMaturity, PhysicalLimitations Of YouthPeople Waitingspeaking

"Look! I have waited to hear your speech, so I listened to your insights while you searched for the right words to say.

Verse ConceptsPeople Waiting

Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you.

Verse ConceptsWaiting On GodAttitudes Of HopeGod My SalvationThose Who Wait For GodGod's TruthguidanceWaiting On The Lord

"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."

Verse ConceptsJoy, And Human ExperienceLast DaysTrust, Importance OfTrustworthinessGiving UpHe Is Our GodRejoicing When Someone Is SavedA New Day

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