Decree (82 Occurrences)

... 5. (vt) To determine judicially by authority, or by decree; to constitute by edict; to appoint by decree or law; to determine; to order; to ordain; as, a court ... biblethesaurus.org/d/decree.htm - 34k

Edict (22 Occurrences)

... command or ordinance by the sovereign power; the proclamation of a law made by an absolute authority, as if by the very act of announcement; a decree; as, the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/edict.htm - 14k

Injunction (8 Occurrences)

... of a property. 2. (n.) That which is enjoined; an order; a mandate; a decree; a command; a precept; a direction. 3. (n.) A writ ... biblethesaurus.org/i/injunction.htm - 9k

Issued (40 Occurrences)

... (See NAS NIV). Ezra 4:21 Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me. (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/i/issued.htm - 18k

Published (18 Occurrences)

... Esther 1:20 When the king's decree which he shall make is published throughout all his kingdom (for it is great), all the wives will give their husbands honor ... biblethesaurus.org/p/published.htm - 12k

Susa (20 Occurrences)

... Esther 2:8 So it happened, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together to the citadel of Susa, to the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/susa.htm - 13k

Alter (8 Occurrences)

... Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon ... biblethesaurus.org/a/alter.htm - 9k

Rebuild (36 Occurrences)

... same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rebuild.htm - 16k

Augustus (4 Occurrences)

... The cognomen of the first Roman emperor, C. Julius Caesar Octavianus, during whose reign Christ was born (Luke 2:1). His decree that "all the world should be ... biblethesaurus.org/a/augustus.htm - 12k

Rebuilt (47 Occurrences)

... (See NAS RSV). Ezra 4:21 Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me. (See NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rebuilt.htm - 20k

Darius (26 Occurrences)

... of lions. After his miraculous escape, a decree was issued by Darius enjoining "reverence for the God of Daniel" (6:26). This king ... biblethesaurus.org/d/darius.htm - 24k

Ordain (13 Occurrences)

... establish. 2. (vt) To regulate, or establish, by appointment, decree, or law; to constitute; to decree; to appoint; to institute. 3 ... biblethesaurus.org/o/ordain.htm - 19k

Will (64996 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) The choice or determination of one who has authority; a decree; a command; discretionary pleasure. 4. (v.) Strong wish or inclination; desire; purpose. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/will.htm - 13k

Repealed (3 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn't alter ... biblethesaurus.org/r/repealed.htm - 7k

Revoked (5 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be ... biblethesaurus.org/r/revoked.htm - 8k

Document (9 Occurrences)

... Esther 3:14 A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that they should be ready against ... biblethesaurus.org/d/document.htm - 9k

Doom (15 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) Judgment; judicial sentence; penal decree; condemnation. 2. (vt) That to which one is doomed or ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doom.htm - 12k

Purim (5 Occurrences)

... At Haman's request Ahasuerus caused his scribes to send into all the realm on the 13th day of the 1st month a decree that all Jews should be put to death on ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purim.htm - 16k

Pur (3 Occurrences)

... At Haman's request Ahasuerus caused his scribes to send into all the realm on the 13th day of the 1st month a decree that all Jews should be put to death on ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pur.htm - 15k

Purpose (448 Occurrences)

... pur'-pus (prothesis (Romans 9:11 Ephesians 1:11)): The word "purpose" seems to be an equivalent of the word "decree" as used in regard to man's relation to ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purpose.htm - 37k

Prays (14 Occurrences)

... the deputies and the satraps, the counselors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a strong decree, that whoever ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prays.htm - 10k

Citadel (20 Occurrences)

... Esther 2:8 So it happened, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together to the citadel of Susa, to the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/citadel.htm - 13k

Altereth (2 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/altereth.htm - 7k

Aquila (7 Occurrences)

... a tent-maker, whom Paul met on his first visit to Corinth (Acts 18:2). Along with his wife Priscilla he had fled from Rome in consequence of a decree (AD 50 ... biblethesaurus.org/a/aquila.htm - 13k

Predestination

... They teach that the eternal, sovereign, immutable, and unconditional decree or "determinate purpose" of God governs all events. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/predestination.htm - 26k

Shushan (19 Occurrences)

... Esther 2:8 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shushan.htm - 21k

Proclamation (31 Occurrences)

... 2 Chronicles 30:5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proclamation.htm - 16k

Decreed (33 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Decree. Multi-Version Concordance ... I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.' (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/decreed.htm - 16k

Persia (30 Occurrences)

... They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/persia.htm - 20k

Den (19 Occurrences)

... the deputies and the satraps, the counselors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a strong decree, that whoever ... biblethesaurus.org/d/den.htm - 16k

Castle (26 Occurrences)

... Esther 2:8 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to ... biblethesaurus.org/c/castle.htm - 15k

Copy (18 Occurrences)

... Esther 3:14 A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that they should be ready against ... biblethesaurus.org/c/copy.htm - 13k

Medes (15 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn't alter ... biblethesaurus.org/m/medes.htm - 18k

Issue (59 Occurrences)

... Ezra 4:21 Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me. (See NAS NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/i/issue.htm - 29k

Capital (29 Occurrences)

... Esther 2:8 So it happened, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together to the citadel of Susa, to the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/capital.htm - 16k

Diligence (31 Occurrences)

... which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). Ezra 6:13 Then ... biblethesaurus.org/d/diligence.htm - 18k

Seventy (97 Occurrences)

... On the traditional view (see Pusey), the 69 weeks (483 years) mark the interval from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem till the appearance of Christ; and if ... biblethesaurus.org/s/seventy.htm - 47k

Persians (6 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn't alter ... biblethesaurus.org/p/persians.htm - 20k

Petition (33 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:12 Then they came near, and spoke before the king concerning the king's decree: Haven't you signed an decree, that every man who shall make petition ... biblethesaurus.org/p/petition.htm - 19k

Hanged (36 Occurrences)

... Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hanged.htm - 18k

Nationality (5 Occurrences)

... Esther 3:14 A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that they should be ready against ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nationality.htm - 8k

Grace (277 Occurrences)

... 13. (n.) An act, vote, or decree of the government of the institution; a degree or privilege conferred by such vote or decree. 14. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grace.htm - 64k

Weeks (17 Occurrences)

... On the traditional view (see Pusey), the 69 weeks (483 years) mark the interval from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem till the appearance of Christ; and if ... biblethesaurus.org/w/weeks.htm - 16k

Impelled (7 Occurrences)

... (WEY). Esther 3:15 The couriers went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/impelled.htm - 8k

Trans-euphrates (12 Occurrences)

... same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/t/trans-euphrates.htm - 9k

Rubble (17 Occurrences)

... Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rubble.htm - 12k

Result (73 Occurrences)

... 6. (n.) The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree. Multi-Version Concordance Result (73 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/result.htm - 27k

Realm (23 Occurrences)

... Ezra 7:13 I make a decree, that all those of the people of Israel, and their priests and the Levites, in my realm, who are minded of their own free will to go ... biblethesaurus.org/r/realm.htm - 14k

Eluzai (1 Occurrence)

... Much simpler is the interpretation (Hofmann, B. Weiss, Plummer) that regards Christ as announcing here a decree formed by God in the past. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eluzai.htm - 9k

Dogma

... of a philosophical school came to be quoted as authoritative truth; also, the opinion of a sovereign imposed as law upon his subjects: a decree or ordinance of ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dogma.htm - 10k

Dunghill (8 Occurrences)

... Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dunghill.htm - 10k

Prospering (8 Occurrences)

... Jews are building and prospering through the prophecy of Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah son of Iddo, and they have built and finished by the decree of the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prospering.htm - 9k

Ar-ta-xerx'es (14 Occurrences)

... They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ar-ta-xerx'es.htm - 10k

Archives (3 Occurrences)

... therefore, if it seem good to the king, let search be made in the king's treasure-house there, which is at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made ... biblethesaurus.org/a/archives.htm - 8k

Structure (19 Occurrences)

... time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/s/structure.htm - 12k

Signed (8 Occurrences)

... Yahweh. (See RSV NIV). Daniel 6:9 Therefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/signed.htm - 9k

Silas (22 Occurrences)

... there to accompany Paul and Barnabas on their return to Antioch from the council of the apostles and elders (Acts 15:22), as bearers of the decree adopted by ... biblethesaurus.org/s/silas.htm - 21k

Speedily (38 Occurrences)

... down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that 'is' in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let ... biblethesaurus.org/s/speedily.htm - 18k

Couriers (16 Occurrences)

... (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV). Esther 3:15 The couriers went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/couriers.htm - 12k

Publish (22 Occurrences)

... Daniel 6:12 Then they came near, and spoke before the king concerning the king's decree: Haven't you signed an decree, that every man who shall make petition ... biblethesaurus.org/p/publish.htm - 13k

Lions (50 Occurrences)

... the deputies and the satraps, the counselors and the governors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a strong decree, that whoever ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lions.htm - 26k

Province (66 Occurrences)

... same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/p/province.htm - 38k

Unrighteous (32 Occurrences)

... 1. (a.) Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man. 2. (a.) Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence. ... biblethesaurus.org/u/unrighteous.htm - 16k

Mary (50 Occurrences)

... Soon after this the decree of Augustus (Luke 2:1) required that they should proceed to Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), some 80 or 90 miles from Nazareth; and while they ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mary.htm - 72k

Whithersoever (32 Occurrences)

... Esther 4:3 And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping ... biblethesaurus.org/w/whithersoever.htm - 17k

Prescribed (31 Occurrences)

... 2 Chronicles 30:5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/prescribed.htm - 16k

Lowest (28 Occurrences)

... They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lowest.htm - 15k

Artaxerxes (14 Occurrences)

... They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/artaxerxes.htm - 16k

Taxing (3 Occurrences)

... view to their taxation. The decree for the enrolment was the occasion of Joseph and Mary's going up to Bethlehem. It has been argued ... biblethesaurus.org/t/taxing.htm - 35k

Nahum (3 Occurrences)

... The Book. 1. Contents (Nahum 1-3): Nahum is the prophet of Nineveh's doom. Nahum 1 (plus 2:2) contains the decree of Nineveh's destruction. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nahum.htm - 21k

Pleases (51 Occurrences)

... therefore, if it seem good to the king, let search be made in the king's treasure-house there, which is at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pleases.htm - 21k

Finish (35 Occurrences)

... same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/f/finish.htm - 20k

Statute (63 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) An ordinance; a decree; an act of the legislature of a state or country, declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the written ... biblethesaurus.org/s/statute.htm - 27k

Divorce (18 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved. ... (2) Such a bill or decree must be placed in the hand of the divorced wife. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/divorce.htm - 41k

Cyrus (20 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews Ko'resh), the celebrated "King of Persia" (Elam) who was conqueror of Babylon, and issued the decree of liberation to the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cyrus.htm - 39k

Posts (68 Occurrences)

... (KJV JPS ASV WBS). Esther 3:15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/posts.htm - 27k

Companions (58 Occurrences)

... same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who gave you a decree to build ... biblethesaurus.org/c/companions.htm - 23k

Perpetual (57 Occurrences)

... statute" (Exodus 29:9; compare Exodus 31:16 Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 24:9, etc.); "placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetual decree, that it ... biblethesaurus.org/p/perpetual.htm - 28k

Sentence (53 Occurrences)

... 7. (vt) To pass or pronounce judgment upon; to doom; to condemn to punishment; to prescribe the punishment of. 8. (vt) To decree or announce as a sentence. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sentence.htm - 24k

Punishments (31 Occurrences)

... 6). (3) Confiscation of Property Confiscation of property that had fallen under the ban, ie had been singled out for destruction by the special decree of Yahweh ... biblethesaurus.org/p/punishments.htm - 36k