Promise (112 Occurrences)

... The word promise is used to denote the mere engagement of a person, without regard to the consideration for it, or the corresponding duty of the party to whom ... biblethesaurus.org/p/promise.htm - 42k

Fulfilment (25 Occurrences)

... creation of all things." (WEY). Luke 1:37 For no promise from God will be impossible of fulfilment." (WEY). Luke 1:45 And blessed ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fulfilment.htm - 13k

Offspring (186 Occurrences)

... years. (WBS). Acts 13:23 Of this man's offspring hath God, according to his promise, raised up to Israel a Savior, Jesus: (WBS). Acts ... biblethesaurus.org/o/offspring.htm - 36k

Vow (49 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vow.htm - 27k

Descendants (326 Occurrences)

... Acts 13:23 "It is from among David's descendants that God, in fulfilment of His promise, has raised up a Saviour for Israel, even Jesus. (WEY NAS NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/descendants.htm - 35k

Sarai (13 Occurrences)

... far past middle life, even on a patriarchal scale of longevity, and there appeared no hope of her ever bearing that child who should inherit the promise of God ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sarai.htm - 20k

Tongues (67 Occurrences)

... Tongues, Gift of. Granted on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4), in fulfilment of a promise Christ had made to his disciples (Mark 16:17). ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tongues.htm - 61k

Posterity (38 Occurrences)

... For He is destroyed from among men." (WEY). Acts 13:23 From this man's seed, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise, (See RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/posterity.htm - 17k

Absolution

... this as the act of a properly ordained priest, by which, in the sacrament of Penance, he frees from sin one who has confessed and made promise of satisfaction. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/absolution.htm - 8k

Shall (64703 Occurrences)

... shall indicates a duty or necessity whose obligation is derived from the person speaking; as, you shall go; he shall go; that is, I order or promise your going ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shall.htm - 7k

Swear (99 Occurrences)

... 1. (vi) To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also ... biblethesaurus.org/s/swear.htm - 39k

Sarah (38 Occurrences)

... far past middle life, even on a patriarchal scale of longevity, and there appeared no hope of her ever bearing that child who should inherit the promise of God ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sarah.htm - 28k

Abraham's (34 Occurrences)

... Romans 4:16 Therefore it is on the principle of faith, that it might be according to grace, in order to the promise being sure to all the seed, not to that ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abraham's.htm - 18k

Principle (32 Occurrences)

... Romans 4:16 Therefore it is on the principle of faith, that it might be according to grace, in order to the promise being sure to all the seed, not to that ... biblethesaurus.org/p/principle.htm - 16k

Unbelief (16 Occurrences)

... For when God has spoken, in precept and yet more in promise, distrust involves, at least potentially, an element of disobedience. ... biblethesaurus.org/u/unbelief.htm - 12k

Fellow-heirs (2 Occurrences)

... Ephesians 3:6 to wit', that the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fellow-heirs.htm - 7k

Rahab (14 Occurrences)

... When the city of Jericho fell (6:17-25), Rahab and her whole family were preserved according to the promise of the spies, and were incorporated among the ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rahab.htm - 16k

Engage (20 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To put under pledge; to pledge; to place under obligations to do or forbear doing something, as by a pledge, oath, or promise; to bind by contract or ... biblethesaurus.org/e/engage.htm - 14k

Pledge (55 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pledge.htm - 28k

Betroth (5 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary To promise "by one's truth." Men and women were betrothed when they were engaged to be married. This usually ... biblethesaurus.org/b/betroth.htm - 9k

Breach (55 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation; violation; non-fulfillment; as, a breach of contract; a breach of promise. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breach.htm - 27k

Confirmed (34 Occurrences)

... A covenant confirmed beforehand by God in Christ, the law, which came four hundred thirty years after, does not annul, so as to make the promise of no effect. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confirmed.htm - 16k

Immanuel (3 Occurrences)

... 3. Was It a Promise or a Threat?: The question as to whether the sign given to Ahaz was favorable or not presents many difficulties. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immanuel.htm - 16k

Baptismal (1 Occurrence)

... one evidence of it. To faith in Christ is attached the promise of forgiveness, and of all other blessings. Baptism is administered ... biblethesaurus.org/b/baptismal.htm - 24k

Accommodation (1 Occurrence)

... (2) (a) The promise made to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; compare Genesis 13:14-18, 15:1-6, etc.) and repeated in substance at intervals during the history of ... biblethesaurus.org/a/accommodation.htm - 39k

Joseph (248 Occurrences)

... Jacob at length died, and in fulfilment of a promise which he had exacted, Joseph went up to Canaan to bury his father in "the field of Ephron the Hittite ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joseph.htm - 91k

Granted (102 Occurrences)

... (See NAS). Acts 7:17 "But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, (See RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/granted.htm - 35k

Lap (12 Occurrences)

... Also I shook out my lap (chotsen), and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that performeth not this promise; even thus be he ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lap.htm - 15k

Wait (223 Occurrences)

... Version (British and American) "looking for") the consolation of Israel" (Luke 2:25), that is, he was looking for the fulfillment of the Messianic promise. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wait.htm - 41k

Earth (10501 Occurrences)

... the deficiency. The promise of a new heavens and a new earth is therefore equivalent to a promise of world renewal. 2. Earliest ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earth.htm - 26k

Heavens (548 Occurrences)

... the deficiency. The promise of a new heavens and a new earth is therefore equivalent to a promise of world renewal. 2. Earliest ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heavens.htm - 49k

Paraclete

... on the Paraclete in HDB says the Paraclete was not sent to comfort the disciples, since prior to His actual coming and after Christ's promise the disciples ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paraclete.htm - 17k

Isaac (127 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:20). As the child of promise, he is contrasted with Ishmael (Romans 9:7, 10; Galatians 4:28; Hebrews 11:18). Isaac is ... biblethesaurus.org/i/isaac.htm - 60k

Ishmael (44 Occurrences)

... belief about Ishmael, his doubts regarding the possibility of Sarah's motherhood, and the first faint glimmer of the real meaning of God's promise, all these ... biblethesaurus.org/i/ishmael.htm - 38k

Inheritance (263 Occurrences)

... Galatians 3:18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise. (WEB ... biblethesaurus.org/i/inheritance.htm - 45k

Lutheran

... THE ORDINANCE 1. The Teaching of Scripture (1) An Authoritative Command (2) A Clear Declaration of the Object in View (3) A Definite Promise (4) A Plain ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lutheran.htm - 35k

Promised (150 Occurrences)

... (imp. & pp) of Promise. ... Acts 7:17 But as the time of promise drew near which God had promised to Abraham, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt, (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/promised.htm - 37k

Doctrine (52 Occurrences)

... THE ORDINANCE 1. The Teaching of Scripture (1) An Authoritative Command (2) A Clear Declaration of the Object in View (3) A Definite Promise (4) A Plain ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doctrine.htm - 57k

Fulfill (80 Occurrences)

... 2. (vt) To accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc.; to complete by performance; to ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fulfill.htm - 30k

Beatitudes

... In respect of their structure, the Beatitudes are all alike in associating the blessing with a promise-a promise which is sometimes represented as having an ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beatitudes.htm - 16k

Oath (286 Occurrences)

... of Christians is to require no oaths; that when evil is expelled from among them every yea and nay will be as decisive as an oath, every promise as binding as ... biblethesaurus.org/o/oath.htm - 47k

Offices (14 Occurrences)

... Lord's words on their behalf (Exodus 20:19 Deuteronomy 5:27); and this incident in the later passage of Deuteronomy 18:15-22 is connected with the promise of a ... biblethesaurus.org/o/offices.htm - 43k

Undertake (16 Occurrences)

... 3. (vt) Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm. 4. (vt) To assume, as a character. ... 10. (vi) To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/u/undertake.htm - 13k

Obligation (17 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/obligation.htm - 12k

Word (8118 Occurrences)

... 6. (n.) Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/word.htm - 16k

Fowler (3 Occurrences)

... And from the deadly pestilence." This is David's promise that the Almighty will deliver us from the evil plans laid to ruin us, as a bird sometimes in its ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fowler.htm - 11k

Freewoman (4 Occurrences)

... his concubine (Genesis 16:1). In the last passage a metaphorical application of the term is made to the Christians who are the children of promise, of freedom ... biblethesaurus.org/f/freewoman.htm - 8k

Transgressions (64 Occurrences)

... (WEY). Galatians 3:19 What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the seed should come to whom the promise has been made. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/transgressions.htm - 27k

Tents (284 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tents.htm - 35k

Tabernacles (43 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tabernacles.htm - 21k

Reckoned (98 Occurrences)

... (DBY YLT). Romans 9:7 nor because they are Abraham's true children. But the promise was "Through Isaac shall your posterity be reckoned." (WEY NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/reckoned.htm - 36k

Earnings (6 Occurrences)

... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house and from his earnings, that performeth not this promise: even thus be he ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earnings.htm - 8k

Emptied (20 Occurrences)

... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook out my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that doesn't perform this promise; even thus be ... biblethesaurus.org/e/emptied.htm - 12k

Earnest (33 Occurrences)

... Phoenicians. Its general meaning is that of a pledge or token given as the assurance of the fulfillment of a bargain or promise. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earnest.htm - 20k

Dwelt (307 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith he sojourned as a stranger in the land of promise as a foreign country, having dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dwelt.htm - 36k

Merab (4 Occurrences)

... quickly as the incident would lead one to expect, and the sequel showed some unwillingness on the part of some persons in the contract to complete the promise. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/merab.htm - 11k

Performeth (6 Occurrences)

... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he ... biblethesaurus.org/p/performeth.htm - 8k

Pauline

... With the best will in the world, Saul's efforts toward perfect righteousness failed continually and gave no promise of ever succeeding. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pauline.htm - 38k

Patiently (25 Occurrences)

... infirmity. (WEY). Hebrews 6:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Hebrews ... biblethesaurus.org/p/patiently.htm - 14k

Based (40 Occurrences)

... Galatians 3:18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise. (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/based.htm - 17k

Bribe (27 Occurrences)

... 5. (vt) To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge, juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with a view to prevent the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bribe.htm - 15k

Circumcision (98 Occurrences)

... promises. (2.) But the promises made to Abraham included the promise of redemption (Galatians 3:14), a promise which has come upon us. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/circumcision.htm - 53k

Caleb (39 Occurrences)

... five years of age) he came to Joshua at the camp at Gilgal, after the people had gained possession of the land, and reminded him of the promise Moses had made ... biblethesaurus.org/c/caleb.htm - 24k

Cloud (119 Occurrences)

... A "cloud without rain" is a proverbial saying, denoting a man who does not keep his promise (Proverbs 16:15; Isaiah 18:4; 25:5; Jude 1:12). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cloud.htm - 51k

Alien (102 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of ... biblethesaurus.org/a/alien.htm - 39k

Adherents (5 Occurrences)

... Adherents (5 Occurrences). Romans 4:14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect. (See RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/adherents.htm - 7k

Subscribe (2 Occurrences)

... 4. (vt) To promise to give, by writing one's name with the amount; as, each man subscribed ten dollars. 5. (vt) To sign away; to yield; to surrender. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/subscribe.htm - 8k

Spokest (8 Occurrences)

... 1 Kings 8:24 who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him: yea, thou spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thy ... biblethesaurus.org/s/spokest.htm - 8k

Sharers (14 Occurrences)

... Ephesians 3:6 that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus through the Good News ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sharers.htm - 10k

Sojourned (20 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sojourned.htm - 12k

Sojourn (51 Occurrences)

... Hebrews 11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sojourn.htm - 24k

Shake (68 Occurrences)

... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook out my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that doesn't perform this promise; even thus be ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shake.htm - 28k

Grew (133 Occurrences)

... (See NIV). Acts 7:17 "But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, (WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grew.htm - 34k

Useless (47 Occurrences)

... (YLT). Romans 4:14 For if it is the righteous through Law who are heirs, then faith is useless and the promise counts for nothing. (WEY YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/u/useless.htm - 19k

Patient (34 Occurrences)

... promises. (WEY YLT). Hebrews 6:15 Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/patient.htm - 16k

Shook (33 Occurrences)

... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook out my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that doesn't perform this promise; even thus be ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shook.htm - 16k

Seed (337 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY YLT). Acts 13:23 From this man's seed, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise, (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/seed.htm - 41k

Age-during (167 Occurrences)

... covenant he is mediator, that, death having come, for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those called may receive the promise of the age ... biblethesaurus.org/a/age-during.htm - 36k

Grant (87 Occurrences)

... Galatians 3:18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise. (Root in WEB WEY ASV YLT NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grant.htm - 31k

Void (64 Occurrences)

... (KJV DBY WBS). Romans 4:14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/v/void.htm - 26k