5 occurrences in 3 translations

'Tendency' in the Bible

See if there is any offensive tendency in me, and lead me in the eternal way. To the Music Director: A Davidic Song

Verse ConceptsSelf ExaminationOffenceEternal DeliveranceSearching The HeartGod Searching HeartsLearning The Right WayGrieving Godwickedness

No man or animal, herd or flock, is to taste anything, graze, or drink water. Instead, let both man and animal clothe themselves with sackcloth and cry out to God forcefully. Let every person turn from his evil ways and from his tendency to do violence.

Verse ConceptsImportunity, Towards GodAvoiding ViolenceBoth Men And Animals Affectedjonah

But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].”

Verse ConceptsGod, Grace Ofethics, and graceAttitudes Of PrideGrace, And Christian LifeHumilityMeeknessMercy, Response To God'sAttention SeekersOpposition, To Sin And EvilPoverty, SpiritualPride, Evil OfGod Is GraciousEnabling GraceThe ProudGod OpposingGod And The HumbleGod Opposes The ProudThe Grace Given To MenGracePrideBeing HumbleHumble YourselfBeauty And Self WorthHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

Bible Theasaurus

Aptitude (1 instance)
Disposition (8 instances)
Drift (8 instances)
Inclination (8 instances)
Leaning (32 instances)
Liability (3 instances)
Tendency (5 instances)

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