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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: Prefer</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/prefer.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><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/2_corinthians/5-8.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/p/prefer.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> > Prefer</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/p/prefects.htm" title="Prefects">&#9668;</a> Prefer <a href="/topical/p/preference.htm" title="Preference">&#9658;</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="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <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 concept of "prefer" in the Bible often relates to the idea of choosing or valuing one thing or person over another. This notion is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, where choices and preferences often reflect one's values, priorities, and spiritual commitments.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the idea of preference is frequently illustrated through the choices made by individuals and nations. For example, in the account of Jacob and Esau, Jacob's preference for the birthright and blessing over immediate gratification is a pivotal moment (<a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a>). This preference is later affirmed by God, who declares, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated" (<a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-3</a>), indicating a divine preference based on covenantal purposes rather than human merit.<br><br>The Psalms also reflect the theme of preference, particularly in the context of worship and devotion. <a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a> states, "For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked" . Here, the psalmist expresses a preference for God's presence over worldly comforts.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, preference is often linked to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles regarding discipleship and the kingdom of God. Jesus challenges His followers to prefer Him above all else, even family and personal desires. In <a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Luke 14:26</a>, Jesus states, "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters&#8212;yes, even his own life&#8212;he cannot be My disciple" . This hyperbolic language underscores the necessity of prioritizing one's relationship with Christ above all earthly ties.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also addresses the concept of preference in his epistles. In <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Philippians 1:23-24</a>, Paul expresses his personal preference, saying, "I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body" . Here, Paul balances his preference for being with Christ with his responsibility to serve the church.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Theologically, the concept of preference in the Bible underscores the importance of aligning one's choices with God's will and purposes. It challenges believers to evaluate their priorities and to choose what is eternally significant over what is temporally appealing. This is evident in the call to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>).<br><br>Moreover, divine preference is a recurring theme, particularly in the context of election and grace. God's sovereign choice is seen in His selection of Israel as His chosen people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a>) and in the New Testament doctrine of election, where believers are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (<a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a>).<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>In practical terms, the biblical concept of preference calls Christians to make choices that reflect their commitment to God and His kingdom. This involves prioritizing spiritual growth, community, and service over personal gain and comfort. It also encourages believers to cultivate a heart that values what God values, leading to a life that honors Him in all aspects.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; -- said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; -- often followed by to, before, or above.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">PREFER</span><p>pre-fur': Does not always have the general meaning "to choose before another." In <a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Psalm 137:6</a>, it does have this sense and the two versions agree; in <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Esther 2:9</a>, the Revised Version (British and American) has "removed" where the King James Version has "preferred"; in <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a>, "distinguished" takes its place; in <a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15, 30</a>, "become" is substituted for "preferred"; in 1:27, "preferred" drops out entirely; in <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a>, the versions agree.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/138.htm"><span class="l">138. haireo -- to take, choose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to take, choose. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: haireo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (hahee-reh&#39;-om-ahee) Short Definition: I choose, <b>prefer</b> Definition: I choose <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/138.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4285.htm"><span class="l">4285. proegeomai -- to go before (as a leader)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> proegeomai Phonetic Spelling: (pro-ay-geh&#39;-om-ahee) Short Definition: I lead onward<br> by example Definition: I lead onward by example, go before, <b>prefer</b>. <b>...</b> <b>prefer</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4285.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2106.htm"><span class="l">2106. eudokeo -- to think well of, ie to be well-pleased</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Usage am well content (1), am well-pleased (5), been pleased (1), chosen gladly<br> (1), good pleasure (1), has...pleasure (1), pleased (2), <b>prefer</b> (1), taken <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2106.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2309.htm"><span class="l">2309. thelo -- to will, wish</span></a> <br><b>...</b> option from subjective impulse; whereas boulomai properly denotes rather a passive<br> acquiescence in objective considerations), ie Choose or <b>prefer</b> (literally or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2309.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><p><a href="/greek/1101.htm"><span class="l">1101. glossokomon -- a case, a box</span></a> <br><b>...</b> glossokomon Phonetic Spelling: (gloce-sok&#39;-om-on) Short Definition: bag, purse,<br> box, chest Definition: (a vernacular word), bag, purse; some <b>prefer</b> to take as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1101.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1807.htm"><span class="l">1807. exaireo -- to take out, to deliver</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1807 (from 1537 , &quot;completely out ,&quot; intensifying 138 , &quot;personally choose, <b>prefer</b>&quot;) --<br> properly, remove (&quot;totally from&quot;), ie bring into a &quot; (full removal).&quot;. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1807.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2919.htm"><span class="l">2919. krino -- to judge, decide</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We only (2919 ) accurately by based on God&#39;s word, ie to approve (<b>prefer</b>)<br> what is correct and reject what is inferior (wrong). [2919 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2919.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><p><a href="/greek/4299.htm"><span class="l">4299. prokrima -- a prejudice</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prejudice, bias. From a compound of pro and krino; a prejudgment (prejudice), ie<br> Prepossession -- <b>prefer</b> one before another. see GREEK pro. see GREEK krino. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4299.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4255.htm"><span class="l">4255. proaireo -- to bring forth or forward</span></a> <br><b>...</b> purpose. From pro and haireomai; to choose for oneself before another thing (<b>prefer</b>),<br> ie (by implication) to propose (intend) -- purpose. see GREEK pro. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4255.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm"><span class="l">5869. ayin -- an eye</span></a><br><b>...</b> looked* (3), looks* (1), maliciously* (1), notice (1), outward appearance (1), own<br> eyes (1), please* (3), pleased* (14), pleases* (1), <b>prefer</b>* (2), presence (8 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5869.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm"><span class="l">8138. shanah -- to repeat, do again</span></a><br><b>...</b> transmute (transitive or intransitive) -- do (speak, strike) again, alter, double,<br> (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, <b>prefer</b>, repeat, return <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8138.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7489a.htm"><span class="l">7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7), evildoer (2), evildoers (16), evildoing (1), grieved (1), hard (1), harm (1),<br> harming (1), hostile (3), hurt (3), practiced evil (1), <b>prefer</b>* (2), sad (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7489a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm"><span class="l">5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb</span></a><br><b>...</b> to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light,<br> (make) up, X mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, + perfect, <b>prefer</b>, put (on <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5927.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_5__6_i.htm"><span class="l">I <b>Prefer</b>, He Says, to Receive Christ&#39;s Baptism Where Both Parties <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book I. Chapter 5. " 6. I <b>prefer</b>, he says, to receive Christ&#39;s baptism<br> where both parties agree that? "6. I <b>prefer</b>, he says <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 5 6 i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_23__44_geminius.htm"><span class="l">Geminius of Furni Said: &quot;Certain of Our Colleagues May <b>Prefer</b> <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VII. Chapter 23. " 44. Geminius of Furni said: &quot;Certain of our<br> colleagues may <b>prefer</b> heretics to themselves? "44. Geminius <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 23 44 geminius.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_decretals/v_of_those_who_ought.htm"><span class="l">(Of those who Ought not to be Admitted to <b>Prefer</b> an Accusation, or <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> V. (Of those who ought not to be admitted to <b>prefer</b> an accusation, or to bear witness;<br> and that evidence is not to be given but on things happening in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/v of those who ought.htm</font><p><a href="/library/therese/story_of_a_soul/iv_all_i_desire_is.htm"><span class="l">All I desire is God&#39;s Holy Will, and if in Heaven I could no <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> LETTERS TO HER BROTHER MISSIONARIES IV All I desire is God&#39;s Holy Will, and if in<br> Heaven I could no longer work for His glory, I should <b>prefer</b> exile to Home. . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/iv all i desire is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_v_being_led_however.htm"><span class="l">Being Led, However, from this to <b>Prefer</b> the Catholic Doctrine...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI Chapter V Being led, however, from this to <b>prefer</b> the Catholic doctrine?<br> Being led, however, from this to <b>prefer</b> the Catholic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter v being led however.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_102__231_petilianus.htm"><span class="l">Petilianus Said: &quot;You, Therefore, who <b>Prefer</b> Rather to be Washed <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter 102. " 231. Petilianus said: &quot;You, therefore, who <b>prefer</b><br> rather to be washed with the most? "231. Petilianus <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 102 231 petilianus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_20__28_but.htm"><span class="l">But on the Question Whether we Ought to <b>Prefer</b> a Catholic of The.. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter 20. " 28. But on the question whether we ought to <b>prefer</b><br> a Catholic of the? "28. But on the question whether <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 20 28 but.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_97__220_petilianus.htm"><span class="l">Petilianus Said: &quot;Choose, in Short, which of the Two Alternatives <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Petilianus said: &quot;Choose, in short, which of the two alternatives you <b>prefer</b>.? <b>...</b><br> Petilianus said: &quot;Choose, in short, which of the two alternatives you <b>prefer</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 97 220 petilianus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyprian/the_treatises_of_cyprian/6_that_being_redeemed_and.htm"><span class="l">That, Being Redeemed and Quickened by the Blood of Christ, we <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 6. That, being redeemed and quickened by the blood of Christ, we ought<br> to <b>prefer</b> nothing to Christ. In the Gospel the Lord speaks <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/6 that being redeemed and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_lxvii_trypho_compares_jesus_with.htm"><span class="l">Trypho Compares Jesus with Perseus; and Would <b>Prefer</b> [To Say] that <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LXVII."Trypho compares Jesus with Perseus; and would <b>prefer</b> [to say] that<br> He was elected [to be Christ] on account of observance of the law. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter lxvii trypho compares jesus with.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/prefer.htm"><span class="l"><b>Prefer</b> (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office<br> or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to <b>prefer</b> an officer to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prefer.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sure.htm"><span class="l">Sure (142 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> use, however, is common (chiefly for 'aman, &quot;to confirm,&quot; and its derivatives) in<br> English Versions of the Bible, where modern English would <b>prefer</b> &quot;secure&quot; or <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sure.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/surely.htm"><span class="l">Surely (587 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> use, however, is common (chiefly for 'aman, &quot;to confirm,&quot; and its derivatives) in<br> English Versions of the Bible, where modern English would <b>prefer</b> &quot;secure&quot; or <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/surely.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prefects.htm"><span class="l">Prefects (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prefects.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nest.htm"><span class="l">Nest (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Eagles use a large heap of coarse sticks and twigs on the cleft of a mountain (Job<br> 39:27 Jeremiah 49:16 Obadiah 1:4); hawks <b>prefer</b> trees; vultures, hollow <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nest.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/og.htm"><span class="l">Og (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Some, however, <b>prefer</b> to suppose that what is intended is &quot;a sarcophagus of black<br> basalt,&quot; which iron-like substance abounds in the Hauran. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/og.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rent.htm"><span class="l">Rent (76 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Vulgate and Revised Version, or as some <b>prefer</b> interpreting the phrase, &quot;girdle<br> and robe are torn [ie, are `a rent'] by the hand of violence.&quot;. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rent.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elhanan.htm"><span class="l">Elhanan (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff<br> of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.&quot; Most modern critics <b>prefer</b> as the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elhanan.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/person.htm"><span class="l">Person (807 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of this article to make as clear as possible the conception of the Person of Christ,<br> in the technical sense of that term, which lies on-or, if we <b>prefer</b> to say <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/person.htm - 49k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/promote.htm"><span class="l">Promote (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> venture. 2. (vt) To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to elevate; to raise;<br> to <b>prefer</b>; to advance; as, to promote an officer. 3. (vi <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/promote.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Republican-Democrat.html">Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat? Should a Christian be a conservative or a liberal/progressive? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/transgender-pronouns.html">Should Christians use the preferred pronouns of transgender individuals when referring to them? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/two-natures.html">Does a Christian have two natures? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/prefer.htm">Prefer: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <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><span class="encheading">Prefer (10 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">2 Corinthians 5:8</a></span><br />We are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a></span><br />yet for love's sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Deuteronomy 21:16</a></span><br />Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not <span class="boldtext">prefer</span> the son of the beloved first-born, before the son of the hated, which is indeed the first-born:<br /><span class="source">(WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">1 Kings 21:2</a></span><br />Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, "Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near to my house; and I will give you for it a better vineyard than it. Or, if it seems good to you, I will give you its worth in money."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">1 Kings 21:6</a></span><br />He said to her, "Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him,'Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you another vineyard for it.' He answered,'I will not give you my vineyard.'"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/36-21.htm">Job 36:21</a></span><br />Take heed, don't regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Psalms 137:6</a></span><br />Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't <span class="boldtext">prefer</span> Jerusalem above my chief joy. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/8-3.htm">Jeremiah 8:3</a></span><br />And death will be desired more than life by the rest of this evil family who are still living in all the places where I have sent them away, says the Lord of armies.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/40-4.htm">Jeremiah 40:4</a></span><br />Now, behold, I release you this day from the chains which are on your hand. 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