7 occurrences

'Won' in the Bible

Rachel said, “In my wrestlings with God, I have wrestled with my sister and won,” and she named him Naphtali.

Verse ConceptsPeople OvercomingWrestlingPeople With Apt Names

So he won over all the men of Judah, and they sent word to the king: “Come back, you and all your servants.”

Verse ConceptsUnified PeopleLet Them Go Home

Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle of Mordecai who had adopted her as his own daughter. When her turn came to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, suggested. Esther won approval in the sight of everyone who saw her.

Verse ConceptsHuman FavourMan's CounselWomen's Rolesmakeup

The king loved Esther more than all the other women. She won more favor and approval from him than did any of the other young women. He placed the royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.

Verse ConceptsCrowns, Worn ByAttractionCoronationsExchanging Of LeadersMan's FavouriteWomen's BeautyFavorCompetitioncrownsroyalty

As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his approval. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.

Verse ConceptsTouching Holy Things

A psalm.Sing a new song to the Lord,for He has performed wonders;His right hand and holy armhave won Him victory.

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of God's ActionsArmsHand Of GodRight Hand Of GodSingingSongsStrength, DivinePraiseArm Of GodA New SongGod Overcoming

We became pregnant, we writhed in pain;we gave birth to wind.We have won no victories on earth,and the earth’s inhabitants have not fallen.

Verse ConceptsMission, Of IsraelWindBirth Not Being PossibleHaving A Babydeliverancechildbearing

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