Preference (3 Occurrences)

... of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/preference.htm - 7k

Vote (3 Occurrences)

... or opinion, of a person or a body of persons, expressed in some received and authorized way; the expression of a wish, desire, will, preference, or choice, in ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vote.htm - 8k

Choice (113 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) Care in selecting; judgment or skill in distinguishing what is to be preferred, and in giving a preference; discrimination. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/choice.htm - 38k

Dove (27 Occurrences)

... myriads of birds of Palestine. Doves were given preference because they remained wild and were more elusive. The thing that escapes ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dove.htm - 28k

Choose (116 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To make choice of; to select; to take by way of preference from two or more objects offered; to elect; as, to choose the least of two evils. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/choose.htm - 54k

Select (13 Occurrences)

... 1. (a.) Taken from a number by preference; picked out as more valuable or excellent than others; of special value or excellence; nicely chosen; selected; choice ... biblethesaurus.org/s/select.htm - 10k

Preferred (9 Occurrences)

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Prefer (10 Occurrences)

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Version

... received were once more given consideration and, finally, the unadopted readings for which the American Companies professed deliberate preference were printed ... biblethesaurus.org/v/version.htm - 37k

Latin (2 Occurrences)

... In the same context he mentions "an innumerable variety of Latin translators," "a crowd of translators." His advice to readers is to give a preference to the ... biblethesaurus.org/l/latin.htm - 28k

Virginity (12 Occurrences)

... Paul's preference for the unmarried state (1 Corinthians 7:29 if) is based on the greater freedom for service (compare Matthew 19:12), and the Greek estimate ... biblethesaurus.org/v/virginity.htm - 15k

Naaman (19 Occurrences)

... His impulsive patriotic preference for the streams of his own land does not lessen the reader's esteem for him, and the favorable impression is deepened by his ... biblethesaurus.org/n/naaman.htm - 15k

Urged (44 Occurrences)

... of Jesus. (WEY). Mark 15:11 But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference; (WEY). Luke 24:29 ... biblethesaurus.org/u/urged.htm - 19k

Obtain (63 Occurrences)

... found none. (See NAS). Mark 15:11 But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference; (WEY). Luke 12 ... biblethesaurus.org/o/obtain.htm - 24k

Jealous (43 Occurrences)

... apprehensive regarding the motives of possible rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; having morbid fear of rivalry in love or preference given to ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jealous.htm - 20k

Joab (128 Occurrences)

... 1-13; 19:13). When David was dying Joab espoused the cause of Adonijah in preference to that of Solomon. He was afterwards slain ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joab.htm - 53k

Liking (2 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) The state of being pleased with, or attracted toward, some thing or person; hence, inclination; desire; pleasure; preference; -- often with for ... biblethesaurus.org/l/liking.htm - 14k

Like (10728 Occurrences)

... resemblance; a copy. 6. (n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes. 7. (a.) In ... biblethesaurus.org/l/like.htm - 14k

Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)

... as one of royal birth and in the counsels of the king (Jeremiah 41:1), was doubtless jealous of the man who had been chosen governor in preference to himself. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gedaliah.htm - 26k

Greeks (22 Occurrences)

... spoke Greek (see HELLENISM; HELLENIST), as distinguished from Palestinian Jews; but since many of the latter also spoke Greek by preference, the distinction ... biblethesaurus.org/g/greeks.htm - 19k

Goodness (83 Occurrences)

... In man is not a mere passive quality, but the deliberate preference of right to wrong, the firm and persistent resistance of all moral evil, and the choosing ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goodness.htm - 35k

Grecians (4 Occurrences)

... spoke Greek (see HELLENISM; HELLENIST), as distinguished from Palestinian Jews; but since many of the latter also spoke Greek by preference, the distinction ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grecians.htm - 14k

Will (64996 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) The choice which is made; a determination or preference which results from the act or exercise of the power of choice; a volition. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/will.htm - 13k

Indifferent (2 Occurrences)

... 1. (a.) Not mal/ing a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight; involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without ... biblethesaurus.org/i/indifferent.htm - 7k

Favorite (3 Occurrences)

... 4. (a.) Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. Multi-Version Concordance Favorite (3 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/favorite.htm - 7k

Theology

... But the whole weight of preference seems, in our view, to belong to the narrower use of the term Biblical theology, as more strictly scientific. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/theology.htm - 95k

Rachel (42 Occurrences)

... the favorite of Jacob, as is clearly evidenced by 33:2, where we are told that he assigned to her the place of greatest safety, and by his preference for Joseph ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rachel.htm - 24k

Revised

... received were once more given consideration and, finally, the unadopted readings for which the American Companies professed deliberate preference were printed ... biblethesaurus.org/r/revised.htm - 12k

Rather (176 Occurrences)

... 5. (a.) of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat. 6. (a.) More properly; more correctly speaking. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rather.htm - 36k

Refusal (1 Occurrence)

... 2. (n.) The right of taking in preference to others; the choice of taking or refusing; option; as, to give one the refusal of a farm; to have the refusal of an ... biblethesaurus.org/r/refusal.htm - 7k

Elect (32 Occurrences)

... should be "elect Kyria.". Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (a.) Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. 2. (a.) Chosen as ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elect.htm - 21k

Deference (3 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A yielding of judgment or preference to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deference.htm - 7k

Difference (19 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) Choice; preference. 5. (n.) An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/difference.htm - 13k

Pigeon (3 Occurrences)

... the dove is mentioned first. Where one or the other will suffice, the dove seems to have been given preference. This may have been ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pigeon.htm - 13k

Partridge (2 Occurrences)

... chased, was at length, when fatigued, knocked down by sticks thrown along the ground." It endeavours to save itself "by running, in preference to flight ... biblethesaurus.org/p/partridge.htm - 13k

Barabbas's (1 Occurrence)

... Multi-Version Concordance Barabbas's (1 Occurrence). Mark 15:11 But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/barabbas's.htm - 6k

Barabbas (10 Occurrences)

... He was the criminal chosen by the Jerusalem mob, at the instigation of the priests, in preference to Jesus Christ, for Pilate to release on the feast of ... biblethesaurus.org/b/barabbas.htm - 13k

Biblical

... But the whole weight of preference seems, in our view, to belong to the narrower use of the term Biblical theology, as more strictly scientific. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/biblical.htm - 45k

Chosen (197 Occurrences)

... Ultimate Antinomies 4. Election Corresponds to Experience The words denote an act of comparison of two or more objects or persons, the preference and selection ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chosen.htm - 53k

Abrech (1 Occurrence)

... BDB gives preference to the Coptic a-bor-k, "prostrate thyself." (3) The most satisfying parallel is the Assyrian abarakku, meaning "grand vizier" or "friend ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abrech.htm - 8k

American

... received were once more given consideration and, finally, the unadopted readings for which the American Companies professed deliberate preference were printed ... biblethesaurus.org/a/american.htm - 13k

Selection (71 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference. 2. (n.) That which ... biblethesaurus.org/s/selection.htm - 28k

Selfishness (4 Occurrences)

... (n.) The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a person ... biblethesaurus.org/s/selfishness.htm - 7k

Essenes

... We may say that to us the two most likely derivations are `asiya', "doers" or 'aciya', "healers." Our preference is for the latter, as one of the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/essenes.htm - 38k

Fly (33 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FLY. (Verb; `uph petaomai, or, contracted, ptaomai): Used in preference to "flee" when great speed is to be indicated. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fly.htm - 26k

Abel (22 Occurrences)

... 3. A Righteous Man: The true reason for the Divine preference is doubtless to be found in the disposition of the brothers (see CAIN). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abel.htm - 22k

Crimes (22 Occurrences)

... In every case willful perversion of the truth or preference for the untruth is at least presupposed, hence, falsehood always marks an evil disposition, enmity ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crimes.htm - 44k

Hatred (30 Occurrences)

... Psalm 139:21; compare Romans 8:7). Sometimes, however, the word "hate" is used hyperbolically in a relative sense to express only the strong preference of one ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hatred.htm - 17k

Crime (45 Occurrences)

... In every case willful perversion of the truth or preference for the untruth is at least presupposed, hence, falsehood always marks an evil disposition, enmity ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crime.htm - 51k

Blasphemy (15 Occurrences)

... put by Plummer (Luke ad loc.): "Constant and consummate opposition to the influence of the Holy Spirit, because of a deliberate preference of darkness to light ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blasphemy.htm - 20k

Isaac (127 Occurrences)

... claim (see ABRAHAM, iv, 2), and it is only by express command that Abraham is led to abandon what was apparently both custom and personal preference, to "cast ... biblethesaurus.org/i/isaac.htm - 60k

Nehelamite (4 Occurrences)

... Hence, the oratio recta is always used in preference to the oratio obliqua. Moreover, the historian writes exactly as the professional story-teller narrates. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nehelamite.htm - 89k

Solomon (277 Occurrences)

... It was apparently at the very beginning of his reign that Solomon made his famous choice of a "hearing heart," ie an obedient heart, in preference to riches or ... biblethesaurus.org/s/solomon.htm - 101k

Crowd (166 Occurrences)

... (Root in WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). Mark 15:11 But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference; (WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crowd.htm - 35k

Hate (177 Occurrences)

... Psalm 139:21; compare Romans 8:7). Sometimes, however, the word "hate" is used hyperbolically in a relative sense to express only the strong preference of one ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hate.htm - 39k

Revelation (52 Occurrences)

... people was not permitted to imagine that it owed its segregation to anything in itself fitted to attract or determine the Divine preference; no consciousness ... biblethesaurus.org/r/revelation.htm - 89k

Christianity

... above assumed. As modern types, Schleiermacher and Ritschl may be selected in preference to writers of more conspicuous orthodoxy. (1 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/christianity.htm - 101k

Genesis

... and systematic material, as in 5:1; 11:10; 25:12; 36:6 (the genealogies of Adam, Shem, Ishmael, Esau); P is said to show a certain preference for fixed schemes ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genesis.htm - 40k

Ethics

... Its essence lies in selfishness. It is the deliberate choice of self in preference to God. It is personal and willful rebellion. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ethics.htm - 70k

Text (5 Occurrences)

... It is observed that in Codex Sinaiticus we have scribal preference for iota (i) alone, while in Codex Vaticanus epsilon-iota (ei) is preferred. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/text.htm - 73k

Assyria (124 Occurrences)

... in-chief, and a rebellion, headed by his son Assur-danin-pal (Sardanapalus) broke out at home, where Nineveh and Assur were jealous of the preference shown for ... biblethesaurus.org/a/assyria.htm - 101k

Manuscripts

... It is observed that in Codex Sinaiticus we have scribal preference for iota (i) alone, while in Codex Vaticanus epsilon-iota (ei) is preferred. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/manuscripts.htm - 39k

Languages (36 Occurrences)

... Hence, the oratio recta is always used in preference to the oratio obliqua. Moreover, the historian writes exactly as the professional story-teller narrates. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/languages.htm - 49k

Tabernacle (333 Occurrences)

... Arrangement of Coverings: Preference has already been expressed for Mr. Fergusson's idea that the tabernacle was not flat-roofed, the curtains being cast over ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tabernacle.htm - 101k

Jeremiah (141 Occurrences)

... In regard to the readings of the text, it has been thought that the text of the Septuagint deserves the preference on account of its brevity, and that the ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jeremiah.htm - 75k

Malefactor (2 Occurrences)

... It is observed that in Codex Sinaiticus we have scribal preference for iota (i) alone, while in Codex Vaticanus epsilon-iota (ei) is preferred. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/malefactor.htm - 49k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)

... Paul's preference for the unmarried state (1 Corinthians 7:29 if) is based on the greater freedom for service (compare Matthew 19:12), and the Greek estimate ... biblethesaurus.org/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Jesus (10891 Occurrences)

... The reason of John's preference for his own phrase may have lain in some personal idiosyncrasy, or it may have been due to the Gentileenvironment in which he ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jesus.htm - 101k

Chronology

... to do, the trustworthiness of the Bible records, which have been corroborated in countless instances; and we shall follow their guidance in preference to any ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chronology.htm - 74k

Criticism (1 Occurrence)

... Such rules obtain as that, of two readings, preference is to be given to the more difficult, as less likely to be the result of corruption. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/criticism.htm - 101k

Old (3966 Occurrences)

... to do, the trustworthiness of the Bible records, which have been corroborated in countless instances; and we shall follow their guidance in preference to any ... biblethesaurus.org/o/old.htm - 101k

Bible

... Such rules obtain as that, of two readings, preference is to be given to the more difficult, as less likely to be the result of corruption. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bible.htm - 101k

Tabeel (2 Occurrences)

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John (154 Occurrences)

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Testament (13 Occurrences)

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Sodomite (1 Occurrence)

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