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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Instead</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/instead.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/2-22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/instead.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Instead</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/i/instantly_instant.htm" title="Instantly Instant">◄</a> Instead <a href="/topical/i/instigated.htm" title="Instigated">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "instead" is used in the Bible to indicate a substitution or replacement, often highlighting a contrast between two actions, choices, or outcomes. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the transformative power of God's will and the choices set before humanity. Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, "instead" frequently appears in the context of divine justice and mercy. For example, in <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a> , the prophet speaks of God's promise to bestow beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. This passage underscores the redemptive work of God, who transforms the lives of His people by replacing their suffering with His blessings. The concept of substitution is also evident in the sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law. The offering of animals instead of the sinner's life serves as a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. <a href="/leviticus/16-10.htm">Leviticus 16:10</a> describes the scapegoat that is sent into the wilderness instead of being sacrificed, symbolizing the removal of Israel's sins. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, "instead" often highlights the contrast between the old covenant and the new covenant established through Jesus Christ. In <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> , believers are encouraged to fix their eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Here, the joy set before Him is presented instead of the temporary suffering, emphasizing the eternal perspective Christians are called to adopt. The teachings of Jesus frequently employ the concept of "instead" to illustrate the kingdom values that contrast with worldly values. In <a href="/matthew/6-20.htm">Matthew 6:20</a> , Jesus instructs His followers to store up treasures in heaven instead of on earth, where moth and rust destroy. This teaching encourages believers to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions. Theological Implications The use of "instead" in Scripture often points to the transformative power of God's grace and the choices that lead to life or death. It serves as a reminder of the divine exchange offered through Christ's atoning work on the cross. In <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> , Paul writes, "God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." Here, the substitutionary atonement is central, as Christ takes on sin instead of humanity, offering righteousness in return. Practical Application For believers, the concept of "instead" calls for a life of discernment and intentionality. It challenges Christians to choose God's ways over worldly desires, to embrace joy instead of despair, and to live sacrificially instead of selfishly. The transformative power of choosing God's will is a recurring theme, encouraging believers to live in a manner that reflects the values of the kingdom of God. In summary, the term "instead" in the Bible serves as a powerful indicator of divine exchange, transformation, and the choices that define a life of faith. Through the lens of Scripture, it reveals the profound impact of God's redemptive work and the call to live according to His purposes.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (adv.) In the place or room; -- usually followed by of.2. (adv.) Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/473.htm">473. anti -- over against, opposite, hence instead of, in comp. ...</a> ... anti. 474 . over against, opposite, hence instead of, in comp. ... preposition, also a prefix Definition over against, opposite, hence instead of, in comp. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/473.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/482.htm">482. antilambano -- to take instead of, take hold of</a> ... to take instead of, take hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: antilambano Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-lam-ban'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I take hold of ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/482.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/912.htm">912. Barabbas -- "son of Abba," Barabbas, the Isr. robber released ...</a> ... robber released instead of Christ. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Barabbas Phonetic Spelling: (bar-ab-bas') Short Definition: Barabbas ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/912.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/487.htm">487. antilutron -- a ransom</a> ... 487 (from 473 , "corresponding to, instead of/exchange" and 3083 , "ransom-price") -- properly, a , referring to Christ paying the complete to secure our ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/487.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2203.htm">2203. Zeus -- Zeus, the greatest of the pagan Gk. gods</a> ... Of uncertain affinity; in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name; Dis (deece), which is otherwise obsolete; Zeus or Dis (among ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2203.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/3335.htm">3335. metalambano -- to partake of</a> ... Definition: I share in, partake of Definition: (a) with gen: I take a share (part) of, share in, partake of, (b) with acc: I take after (later) or take instead ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3335.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4020.htm">4020. periergazomai -- to waste one's labor about (a thing)</a> ... and 2038 , "to work") -- properly, work all-around, ie to , going beyond proper boundaries (where a person belong); to on what are doing, instead of doing what ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4020.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5228.htm">5228. huper -- over, beyond, fig. on behalf of, for the sake of ...</a> ... A primary preposition; "over", ie (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5228.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/446.htm">446. anthupatos -- a consul, proconsul</a> ... deputy, proconsul. From anti and a superlative of huper; instead of the highest officer, ie (specially) a Roman proconsul -- deputy. see GREEK anti. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/446.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/684.htm">684. apoleia -- destruction, loss</a> ... 684 ("perdition") does imply "annihilation" (see the meaning of the root-verb, 622 , "cut off") but instead "loss of -being" rather than (, 165; cf. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/684.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8478.htm">8478. tachath -- underneath, below, instead of</a> ... 8477, 8478. tachath. 8479 . underneath, below, instead of. Transliteration: tachath Phonetic Spelling: (takh'-ath) Short Definition: under. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/8478.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8479.htm">8479. tachath -- in lieu of, as, beneath, flat, instead, same ...</a> ... tachath. 8480 . in lieu of, as, beneath, flat, instead, same place where. Transliteration: tachath Phonetic Spelling: (takh'-ath) Short Definition: as. ... /hebrew/8479.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm">3808. lo -- not</a> ... 1), failed* (1), false* (1), futile* (1), gone (1), ignorant* (1), illiterate* (1), impotent* (1), incapable* (1), indeed (2), injustice* (2), instead (2), many ... /hebrew/3808.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm">1931. hu -- he, she, it</a> ... without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula ... /hebrew/1931.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2500.htm">2500. cheleph -- an exchange</a> ... for. From chalaph; properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of -- X for. see HEBREW chalaph. 2499, 2500. cheleph. 2501 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/2500.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm">5921. al -- upon, above, over</a> ... 1), even (1), everywhere* (1), faces* (1), facing* (1), far (2), forsaking* (1), full* (1), fully* (1), have charge (1), inasmuch* (5), instead* (1), leave* (1 ... /hebrew/5921.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/3653b.htm">3653b. ken -- a base, pedestal, office</a> ... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a base, pedestal, office NASB Word Usage base (3), instead* (1), office (2), pedestal (2), place (3), stand (6). ... /hebrew/3653b.htm - 5k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/october_4_instead_of_the.htm">October 4. "Instead of the Brier, the Myrtle Tree" (Isa. Lv. 13).</a> ... OCTOBER 4. "Instead of the brier, the myrtle tree" (Isa. lv. 13). "Instead of the brier, the myrtle tree" (Isaiah 55:13). God's ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /october 4 instead of the.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/december_14_instead_of_the.htm">December 14. "Instead of the Thorn Shall Come up the Fir Tree" ...</a> ... DECEMBER 14. "Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree" (Isa. lv. 13). "Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree" (Isaiah 55:13). ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /december 14 instead of the.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/january_13_thou_shalt_be.htm">January 13. "Thou Shalt be to Him Instead of God" (Ex. Iv. 16).</a> ... JANUARY 13. "Thou shalt be to him instead of God" (Ex. iv. 16). "Thou shalt be to him instead of God" (Exodus 4:16). Such was ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /january 13 thou shalt be.htm<a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-3-39_but_instead_of_learning.htm">But, Instead of Learning this one Lesson of Truth...</a> ... [Way-3-39] But, instead of learning this one lesson of truth? But, instead of learning this one lesson of truth, from the world ... /.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-3-39 but instead of learning.htm<a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_4_how_amon_reigned.htm">How Amon Reigned Instead of Manasseh; and after Amon Reigned ...</a> ... CHAPTER 4. How Amon Reigned Instead Of Manasseh; And After Amon Reigned Josiah; He Was Both Righteous And Religious. As Also Concerning Huldah The Prophetess. ... /.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 4 how amon reigned.htm<a href="/library/tatian/tatians_address_to_the_greeks/chapter_xviii_they_deceive_instead_of.htm">They Deceive, Instead of Healing.</a> ... Chapter XVIII."They Deceive, Instead of Healing. But medicine and everything included in it is an invention of the same kind. ... /.../tatian/tatians address to the greeks/chapter xviii they deceive instead of.htm<a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_171_0_0_if_the_swearing.htm">If the Swearing Law was to Order, that Instead of Kissing the ...</a> ... Address 171: If the swearing law was to order, that instead of kissing the gospel-book? If the swearing law was to order, that ... /.../address 171 0 0 if the swearing.htm<a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-2-9_now_these_lofty_and.htm">"Now These Lofty and Mysterious Words, Instead of Puzzling My Head ...</a> ... [Way-2-9] "Now these lofty and mysterious words, instead of puzzling my head? "Now these lofty and mysterious words, instead of ... /.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-2-9 now these lofty and.htm<a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/34_but_agreeing_with_you.htm">But, Agreeing with You that in all These Stories Stags are Spoken ...</a> ... Book V. 34 But, agreeing with you that in all these stories stags are spoken of instead of? But, agreeing with you that in all ... /.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/34 but agreeing with you.htm<a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lviii_after_these_matters.htm">After These Matters this Jew of Celsus, Instead of the Magi ...</a> ... Chapter LVIII. After these matters this Jew of Celsus, instead of the Magi mentioned in the Gospel? After these matters this Jew ... /.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lviii after these matters.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/instead.htm">Instead (139 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Instead (139 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Matthew 10:6 but, instead of that, go to the lost sheep of Israel's race. (WEY). ... /i/instead.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/o/offensive.htm">Offensive (15 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be an offensive odor; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set ... /o/offensive.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/g/girding.htm">Girding (8 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /g/girding.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/w/well-set.htm">Well-set (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, instead of perfume there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well-set hair, baldness ... /w/well-set.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/r/rottenness.htm">Rottenness (9 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /r/rottenness.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/r/rope.htm">Rope (10 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /r/rope.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/r/rags.htm">Rags (6 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well set hair ... /r/rags.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/b/baldness.htm">Baldness (11 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /b/baldness.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/b/branding.htm">Branding (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /b/branding.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/b/brand.htm">Brand (4 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of ... /b/brand.htm - 9k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Leah-and-Rachel.html">How could Jacob not notice he married Leah instead of Rachel? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-Passover-atonement.html">If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mercy-not-sacrifice.html">Why does God desire mercy and acknowledgement of Him instead of sacrifice (Hosea 6:6)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/instead.htm">Instead: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Instead (139 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22</a> but having heard that 'Archelaus reigns over Judaea, instead of Herod his father,' he was afraid to go there; and having been divinely instructed in a dream, he went away into the parts of Galilee, (DBY YLT)<a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15</a> Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Matthew 10:6</a> but, instead of that, go to the lost sheep of Israel's race. (WEY)<a href="/matthew/18-30.htm">Matthew 18:30</a> He would not, but went and cast him into prison, until he should pay back that which was due. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/25-9.htm">Matthew 25:9</a> But the wise answered, saying,'What if there isn't enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.' (See NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it." (See NIV)<a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21</a> He said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a stand? (See NIV)<a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Mark 5:26</a> and had suffered many things by many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better, but rather grew worse, (See NIV)<a href="/mark/7-5.htm">Mark 7:5</a> The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why don't your disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?" (See NIV)<a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Mark 15:11</a> But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should release Barabbas to them instead. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Luke 6:41</a> "And why look at the splinter in your brother's eye instead of giving careful attention to the beam in your own? (WEY)<a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Luke 8:16</a> "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. (See NIV)<a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Luke 11:11</a> "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33</a> "No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. (See NIV)<a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Luke 12:31</a> But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you. (See RSV)<a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a> This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil. (See NIV)<a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a> Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples. (See NIV)<a href="/john/15-15.htm">John 15:15</a> No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn't know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you. (See NIV)<a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a> Jesus said to her, "Don't hold me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them,'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" (See NIV)<a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a> But Peter and John replied, "Judge whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you instead of listening to God. (WEY)<a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Acts 7:39</a> to whom our fathers wouldn't be obedient, but rejected him, and turned back in their hearts to Egypt, (See NIV)<a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Acts 27:11</a> But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship than to those things which were spoken by Paul. (See NIV)<a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Romans 1:23</a> and, instead of worshipping the imperishable God, they worshipped images resembling perishable man or resembling birds or beasts or reptiles. (WEY)<a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Romans 7:6</a> But seeing that we have died to that which once held us in bondage, the Law has now no hold over us, so that we render a service which, instead of being old and formal, is new and spiritual. (WEY)<a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a> Therefore let us no longer judge one another; but, instead of that, you should come to this judgement--that we must not put a stumbling-block in our brother's path, nor anything to trip him up. (WEY NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">1 Corinthians 5:2</a> And you, instead of mourning and removing from among you the man who has done this deed of shame, are filled with self-complacency! (WEY NAS)<a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1</a> How is it, that if any one of you has a cause at law against another, he takes it before a Gentile judge and not before the saints? (See RSV NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-15.htm">1 Corinthians 11:15</a> and a woman, if she have long hair, a glory it is to her, because the hair instead of a covering hath been given to her; (YLT)<a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Galatians 4:14</a> That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. (See NIV)<a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a> He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share. (WEY)<a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Ephesians 5:4</a> nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks. (See RSV)<a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a> Have nothing to do with the barren unprofitable deeds of darkness, but, instead of that, set your faces against them; (WEY NAS RSV)<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a> Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, (See NIV)<a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a> And the fathers! provoke not your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the Lord. (See NIV)<a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a> Take care lest there be some one who leads you away as prisoners by means of his philosophy and idle fancies, following human traditions and the world's crude notions instead of following Christ. (WEY)<a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">1 Timothy 6:2</a> Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. (See NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a> The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, (See NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">2 Timothy 3:4</a> treacherous, headstrong, self-important. They will love pleasure instead of loving God, (WEY)<a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3</a> For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own fancies; (See NIV)<a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Titus 1:14</a> not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. (See RSV)<a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a> it is for love's sake that--instead of that--although I am none other than Paul the aged, and am now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus, (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Hebrews 5:12</a> For although, considering the long time you have been believers, you ought now to be teachers of others, you really need some one to teach you over again the very rudiments of the truths of God, and you have come to require milk instead of solid food. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a> Now if the crowning blessing was attainable by means of the Levitical priesthood--for as resting on this foundation the people received the Law, to which they are still subject-- what further need was there for a Priest of a different kind to be raised up belonging to the order of Melchizedek instead of being said to belong to the order of Aaron? (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a> For the law, having a shadow of the good to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near. (See RSV)<a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a> Instead of that you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we shall live and do this or that." (WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously; (See NIV)<a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a> Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God. (WEY NIV)<a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. (WEB NAS)<a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">2 John 1:9</a> No one has God, who instead of remaining true to the teaching of Christ, presses on in advance: but he who remains true to that teaching has both the Father and the Son. (WEY)<a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">2 John 1:12</a> Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Genesis 2:21</a> And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; (KJV JPS ASV)<a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25</a> Adam knew his wife again. She gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, "for God has appointed me another child instead of Abel, for Cain killed him." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Genesis 11:3</a> They said one to another, "Come, let's make bricks, and burn them thoroughly." They had brick for stone, and they used tar for mortar. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13</a> Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and saw that behind him was a ram caught in the thicket by his horns. Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering instead of his son. (WEB DBY YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/44-33.htm">Genesis 44:33</a> Now therefore, please let your servant stay instead of the boy, a bondservant to my lord; and let the boy go up with his brothers. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/4-16.htm">Exodus 4:16</a> And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God. (KJV WBS)<a href="/exodus/5-12.htm">Exodus 5:12</a> So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. (KJV WBS)<a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32</a> And the priest whom he doth anoint, and whose hand he doth consecrate to act as priest instead of his father, hath made atonement, and hath put on the linen garments, the holy garments; (YLT)<a href="/leviticus/26-15.htm">Leviticus 26:15</a> And if you go against my rules and if you have hate in your souls for my decisions and you do not do all my orders, but go against my agreement; (See NAS)<a href="/numbers/3-12.htm">Numbers 3:12</a> "Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn who open the womb among the children of Israel; and the Levites shall be mine: (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/3-41.htm">Numbers 3:41</a> You shall take the Levites for me (I am Yahweh) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the livestock of the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the livestock of the children of Israel." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/3-45.htm">Numbers 3:45</a> "Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites instead of their livestock; and the Levites shall be mine. I am Yahweh. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/5-19.htm">Numbers 5:19</a> And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the woman, If no man have lain with thee, and if thou hast not gone aside to uncleanness with another instead of thy husband, be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse: (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/numbers/5-20.htm">Numbers 5:20</a> But if thou hast gone aside to another instead of thy husband, and if thou be defiled, and some man have lain with thee beside thine husband: (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/numbers/5-29.htm">Numbers 5:29</a> This is the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth aside to another instead of her husband, and is defiled; (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/numbers/8-16.htm">Numbers 8:16</a> For they are wholly given to me from among the children of Israel; instead of all who open the womb, even the firstborn of all the children of Israel, I have taken them to me. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/8-18.htm">Numbers 8:18</a> I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel. (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/10-31.htm">Numbers 10:31</a> And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Deuteronomy 1:43</a> So I spoke unto you, and ye hearkened not; but ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and were presumptuous, and went up into the hill-country. (See NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-62.htm">Deuteronomy 28:62</a> and ye have been left with few men, instead of which ye have been as stars of the heavens for multitude, because thou hast not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah thy God. (YLT)<a href="/joshua/23-13.htm">Joshua 23:13</a> know for a certainty that Yahweh your God will no longer drive these nations from out of your sight; but they shall be a snare and a trap to you, a scourge in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from off this good land which Yahweh your God has given you. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/15-2.htm">Judges 15:2</a> Her father said, "I most certainly thought that you had utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to your companion. Isn't her younger sister more beautiful than she? Please take her, instead." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Judges 20:5</a> And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night; me they thought to have slain, and my concubine they forced, and she is dead. (See NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">2 Samuel 4:10</a> when one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, which was the reward I gave him for his tidings. (See JPS YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/6-10.htm">2 Samuel 6:10</a> So David would not move the ark of Yahweh to be with him in the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. (See NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">2 Samuel 12:4</a> A traveler came to the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man who had come to him, but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man who had come to him." (See NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">2 Samuel 14:14</a> For we must die, and are as water split on the ground, which can't be gathered up again; neither does God take away life, but devises means, that he who is banished not be an outcast from him. (See NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">2 Samuel 16:12</a> It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today." (See NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a> Absalom set Amasa over the army instead of Joab. Now Amasa was the son of a man, whose name was Ithra the Israelite, who went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah, Joab's mother. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a> The king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. As he went, he said, "My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died for you, Absalom, my son, my son!" (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a> And say to Amasa, Art thou not my bone and my flesh? God do so to me and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually instead of Joab. (DBY YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16</a> The three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7</a> Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I don't know how to go out or come in. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sendeth his servants unto Solomon, for he heard that they had anointed him for king instead of his father, for Hiram was a lover of David all the days; (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20</a> And Jehovah doth establish His word which He spake, and I am risen up instead of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah spake, and build the house for the name of Jehovah, God of Israel, (YLT)<a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">2 Kings 14:21</a> And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. (KJV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a> The king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Avva, and from Hamath and Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel; and they possessed Samaria, and lived in the cities of it. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a> And his servants cause him to ride dying from Megiddo, and bring him in to Jerusalem, and bury him in his own grave, and the people of the land take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and anoint him, and cause him to reign instead of his father. (YLT)<a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">2 Kings 23:34</a> And Pharaoh-Nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king instead of Josiah his father, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And he took Jehoahaz; and he came to Egypt, and died there. (DBY YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18</a> The three broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh, (See NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">1 Chronicles 13:13</a> So David didn't move the ark to him into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. (See NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23</a> Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">2 Chronicles 12:10</a> Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that kept the entrance of the king's house. (KJV WBS)<a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">2 Chronicles 26:1</a> And all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. (DBY YLT RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/28-20.htm">2 Chronicles 28:20</a> Tilgath Pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and distressed him, but didn't strengthen him. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1</a> And the people of the land take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and cause him to reign instead of his father in Jerusalem. (YLT)<a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Esther 2:4</a> and let the maiden who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti." The thing pleased the king, and he did so. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a> The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she obtained favor and kindness in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown on her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Esther 3:6</a> But he scorned the thought of laying hands on Mordecai alone, for they had made known to him Mordecai's people. Therefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the Mordecai's people. (See NIV)<a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Esther 4:4</a> And Esther's maidens and her chamberlains came and told it her; and the queen was exceedingly pained; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai; and to take his sackcloth from off him; but he accepted it not. 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