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The term is used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures to convey various aspects of life and divine interaction. Guidance and Divine Order The Bible frequently uses "steps" to illustrate the guidance and providence of God in the lives of His people. In <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a>, it is written, "A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." This verse highlights the sovereignty of God in directing the paths of individuals, emphasizing that while humans may make plans, it is ultimately God who establishes their way. Similarly, <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a> states, "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." This passage reassures believers that God is actively involved in their lives, orchestrating their paths in accordance with His divine will and purpose. Moral and Spiritual Progress The metaphor of steps is also used to describe the moral and spiritual progress of believers. In <a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalm 119:133</a>, the psalmist prays, "Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me." Here, the request is for God’s Word to guide one's actions and decisions, ensuring a life that is aligned with divine principles and free from the dominion of sin. The New Testament echoes this theme in passages such as <a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">Galatians 5:25</a>, which encourages believers to "walk by the Spirit." This exhortation implies a step-by-step progression in the Christian life, guided by the Holy Spirit, leading to spiritual maturity and holiness. Obstacles and Challenges The Bible also acknowledges that the path of life is fraught with obstacles and challenges. In <a href="/job/14-16.htm">Job 14:16</a>, Job laments, "For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin." This reflects the human experience of suffering and the desire for God’s understanding and mercy amidst life's trials. Moreover, <a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2</a> describes a moment of spiritual struggle: "But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold." This verse captures the vulnerability of believers when faced with temptations and doubts, yet it also implies the need for divine support to maintain one's footing. Symbol of Worship and Devotion In the context of worship, steps can symbolize the approach to God. The construction of the temple and its altars often included steps, representing the ascent to a holy place. In <a href="/exodus/20-26.htm">Exodus 20:26</a>, God instructs, "And do not go up to My altar on steps, lest your nakedness be exposed on it." This command underscores the reverence and purity required in approaching God, highlighting the sanctity of worship. Conclusion Throughout the Bible, "steps" serve as a powerful symbol of the believer's journey with God. Whether illustrating divine guidance, moral progress, or the challenges of life, the concept of steps invites reflection on the path one walks and the ultimate destination of that journey.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/304.htm">304. anabathmos -- a going up, an ascent</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: anabathmos Phonetic Spelling: (an-ab-ath-mos') Short Definition: a step, a flight of steps Definition: a step ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/304.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/421.htm">421. anexichniastos -- that cannot be traced out</a> ... 421 (literally, "not able to trace the steps of") -- properly, impossible to "track" ("trace the steps of"); unable to follow or fully comprehend ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/421.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2487.htm">2487. ichnos -- a track</a> ... Accordingly, faith (4102 ) and "faith-steps" are directly connected in the NT. ... Word Origin a prim. word Definition a track NASB Word Usage steps (3). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2487.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/968.htm">968. bema -- a step, raised place, by impl. a tribunal</a> ... Phonetic Spelling: (bay'-ma) Short Definition: the space covered by a step of the foot, a tribunal Definition: an elevated place ascended by steps, a throne ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/968.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3848.htm">3848. parabates -- one who stands beside</a> ... Cognate: 3848 (from 3848 , "contrary to" and 939 , "go") -- properly, someone who steps over (walks contrary to) God's line. Accordingly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3848.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2597.htm">2597. katabaino -- to go down</a> ... 3), descended (6), descending (5), descends (1), falling down (1), fell (1), go (1), go down (4), go downstairs (1), going down (3), got (1), steps down (1 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2597.htm - 9k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2952.htm">2952. taphaph -- to trip, take small quick steps</a> ... taphaph. 2953 . to trip, take small quick steps. Transliteration: taphaph Phonetic Spelling: (taw-faf') Short Definition: steps. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2952.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3883.htm">3883. lul -- a shaft or enclosed space with steps or ladder</a> ... 3882, 3883. lul. 3884 . a shaft or enclosed space with steps or ladder. Transliteration: lul Phonetic Spelling: (lool) Short Definition: stairs. ... /hebrew/3883.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1978.htm">1978. halik -- a step</a> ... a step. Transliteration: halik Phonetic Spelling: (haw-leek') Short Definition: steps. Word Origin from halak Definition a step NASB Word Usage steps (1). step. ... /hebrew/1978.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4703.htm">4703. mitsad -- a step</a> ... 4702, 4703. mitsad. 4704 . a step. Transliteration: mitsad Phonetic Spelling: (mits-awd') Short Definition: steps. Word Origin from ... /hebrew/4703.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4609b.htm">4609b. maalah -- a step, stair</a> ... 4609a, 4609b. maalah. 4610 . a step, stair. Transliteration: maalah Short Definition: steps. Word Origin from alah Definition a ... /hebrew/4609b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/804a.htm">804a. ashur -- step, going</a> ... step, going. Transliteration: ashur Short Definition: steps. Word Origin from ashar Definition step, going NASB Word Usage footsteps (1), path (1), steps (5). ... /hebrew/804a.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/6806.htm">6806. tsaad -- a step, pace</a> ... 6805, 6806. tsaad. 6807 . a step, pace. Transliteration: tsaad Phonetic Spelling: (tsah'-ad) Short Definition: steps. Word Origin ... /hebrew/6806.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm">7272. regel -- foot</a> ... 1), footstool* (6), four-footed* (1), haunt (1), heels (1), hoof* (1), journey (1), legs (5), pace (2), relieve* (1), relieving* (1), step (1), steps (2), swift ... /hebrew/7272.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm">1980. halak -- to go, come, walk</a> ... resort (1), return* (1), robber (1), run (1), runs off (1), set (3), set* (1), spent (1), spread (1), sprout (1), stalks (1), steadily (2), steps (1), strut (1 ... /hebrew/1980.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/7430.htm">7430. ramas -- to creep, move lightly, move about</a> ... creep, move. A primitive root; properly, to glide swiftly, ie To crawl or move with short steps; by analogy to swarm -- creep, move. 7429, 7430. ramas. 7431 ... /hebrew/7430.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/sheldon/in_his_steps/">In His Steps</a> In His Steps. <. In His Steps Charles M. Sheldon. Table of Contents. Title Page. Chapter One "For hereunto were ye called ... //christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/<a href="/library/white/steps_to_christ/">Steps to Christ</a> Steps to Christ. <. Steps to Christ Ellen Gould White. Table of Contents. Title Page. FOREWORD. Chapter 1 God's Love for Man. ... //christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_37_1891/three_decisive_steps.htm">Three Decisive Steps</a> ... Three Decisive Steps. A Sermon (No.2220). ... II. Let us notice, next, that THESE PEOPLE WERE CALLED UPON TO TAKE THREE VERY DECIDED STEPS. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/three decisive steps.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/a_staircase_of_three_steps.htm">A Staircase of Three Steps</a> ... VOLUME I: PSALMS I to XLIX A STAIRCASE OF THREE STEPS. 'All those that put their trust in Thee ... them also that love Thy name ... ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a staircase of three steps.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/the_gentle_steps_of_age.htm">"The Gentle Steps of Age"</a> ... Wesley Collects Money for the Poor; Visits the House of Lords; His Reasons for his Long Life; "How is the Tide Turned;" Last Entries "The Gentle Steps of Age". ... /.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/the gentle steps of age.htm<a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_xl_how_the_steps_in.htm">How the Steps in the Passion of the Saviour were Predetermined in ...</a> ... Jesus is the Christ of the Creator. Chapter XL."How the Steps in the Passion of the Saviour Were Predetermined in Prophecy The Passover. ... /.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xl how the steps in.htm<a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/chapter_x_steps_to_perfection.htm">Steps to Perfection.</a> ... The Stromata, or Miscellanies. Book VII. Chapter X."Steps to Perfection. For knowledge (gnosis), to speak generally, a perfecting ... /.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter x steps to perfection.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_31_by_what_steps_the.htm">By what Steps the Passion for Governing Increased among the Romans ...</a> ... The City of God.Book I. Chapter 31."By What Steps the Passion for Governing Increased Among the Romans. For at what stage would ... //christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 31 by what steps the.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_conferences_of_john_cassian/chapter_vii_by_what_steps.htm">By what Steps we Can Ascend to the Heights of Love and what ...</a> ... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VII. By what steps we can ascend to the heights of love and what permanence there is in it. ... /.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter vii by what steps.htm<a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/chapter_iv_i_therefore_bent.htm">I Therefore Bent My Steps Toward the Hut which I had Beheld from a ...</a> ... I therefore bent my steps toward the hut which I had beheld from a distance.? I therefore bent my steps toward the hut which I had beheld from a distance. ... /.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter iv i therefore bent.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/steps.htm">Steps (113 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Steps (113 Occurrences). ... "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles. ... /s/steps.htm - 34k<a href="/topical/s/stairway.htm">Stairway (12 Occurrences)</a> ... (n.) A flight of stairs or steps; a staircase. ... Isaiah 38:8 See, I will make the shade which has gone down on the steps of Ahaz with the sun, go back ten steps. ... /s/stairway.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/s/step.htm">Step (41 Occurrences)</a> ... Used also figuratively of any kind of progress; as, he improved step by step, or by steps. 10. ... 2 Samuel 22:37 You have enlarged my steps under me. ... /s/step.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/u/uncertain.htm">Uncertain (13 Occurrences)</a> ... has sent among them a spirit of error: and by them Egypt is turned out of the right way in all her doings, as a man overcome by wine is uncertain in his steps. ... /u/uncertain.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/d/degree.htm">Degree (19 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (n.) One of a series of progressive steps upward or downward, in quality, rank, acquirement, and the like; a stage in progression; grade; gradation; as ... /d/degree.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/d/declined.htm">Declined (11 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 20:11 Isaiah the prophet cried to Yahweh; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz. (See RSV). ... /d/declined.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/d/dial.htm">Dial (2 Occurrences)</a> ... measurement of time, only once mentioned in the Bible, erected by Ahaz (2 Kings 20:11; Isaiah 38:8). The Hebrew word (ma'aloth) is rendered "steps" in Exodus 20 ... /d/dial.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/u/uprights.htm">Uprights (20 Occurrences)</a> ... Ezekiel 40:26 And there were seven steps up to it, and its covered way went inside: and it had palm-trees, one on this side and one on that, on its uprights. ... /u/uprights.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/j/jambs.htm">Jambs (19 Occurrences)</a> ... Ezekiel 40:26 There were seven steps to go up to it, and its arches were before them; and it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, on its ... /j/jambs.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/b/backward.htm">Backward (39 Occurrences)</a> ... (See JPS YLT). 2 Kings 20:10 Hezekiah answered, "It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten steps. Nay, but let the shadow ... /b/backward.htm - 18k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/steps-to-salvation.html">What are the steps to salvation? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Alcoholics-Anonymous.html">How does Alcoholics Anonymous compare with the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-death-scared-dying.html">How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/steps.htm">Steps: 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>Steps (113 Occurrences)<a href="/john/5-7.htm">John 5:7</a> The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I'm coming, another steps down before me." (WEB WEY NAS RSV)<a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47</a> Therefore the High Priests and the Pharisees held a meeting of the Sanhedrin. "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles. (WEY)<a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Acts 14:21</a> and, after proclaiming the Good News to the people there and gaining a large number of converts, they retraced their steps to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch. (WEY)<a href="/acts/21-35.htm">Acts 21:35</a> When Paul was going up the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; (WEY BBE YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a> So with his permission Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people to be quiet; and when there was perfect silence he addressed them in Hebrew. (WEY BBE RSV NIV)<a href="/romans/4-12.htm">Romans 4:12</a> The father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11</a> So I say, Were their steps made hard in order that they might have a fall? In no way: but by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles, so that they might be moved to envy. (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a> I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn't we walk in the same spirit? Didn't we walk in the same steps? (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Philippians 3:16</a> But whereto we have attained, let us walk in the same steps. (DBY)<a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a> Forsaking the straight road, they have gone astray, having eagerly followed in the steps of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was bent on securing the wages of unrighteousness. (WEY)<a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a> Alas for them; for they have followed in the steps of Cain; for the sake of gain they have rushed on headlong in the evil ways of Balaam; and have perished in rebellion like that of Korah! (WEY)<a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a> And he had a dream, and in his dream he saw steps stretching from earth to heaven, and the angels of God were going up and down on them. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">Genesis 32:31</a> And while he was going past Peniel, the sun came up. And he went with unequal steps because of his damaged leg. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/49-22.htm">Genesis 49:22</a> Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain; (BBE)<a href="/exodus/20-26.htm">Exodus 20:26</a> Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed to it.' (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3</a> Yes, he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet; Everyone shall receive of your words. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Judges 5:28</a> Through the window she hath looked out -- Yea, she crieth out -- the mother of Sisera, Through the lattice: Wherefore is his chariot delaying to come? Wherefore tarried have the steps of his chariot? (YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22</a> Go now, and take more steps, and see where he is living: for they say that he is expert in deceit. (BBE)<a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a> And when those who were lifting the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he made an offering of an ox and a fat young beast. (BBE YLT NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11</a> And King David sent word to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, Say to the responsible men of Judah, Why are you the last to take steps to get the king back to his house? (BBE)<a href="/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37</a> You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">1 Kings 6:8</a> The door to the lowest side rooms was in the right side of the house; and they went up by twisting steps into the middle rooms, and from the middle into the third. (BBE)<a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">1 Kings 7:6</a> And he made a covered room of pillars, fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, and ... with steps before it. (BBE DBY)<a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">1 Kings 10:19</a> There were six steps to the throne, and the top of the throne was round behind; and there were stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/10-20.htm">1 Kings 10:20</a> Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps: there was nothing like it made in any kingdom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Then straight away everyone took his robe and put it under him on the top of the steps, and, sounding the horn, they said, Jehu is king. (BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/19-24.htm">2 Kings 19:24</a> I have digged, and drunk strange waters, And I dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a bulwark. (YLT)<a href="/2_kings/20-9.htm">2 Kings 20:9</a> Isaiah said, "This shall be the sign to you from Yahweh, that Yahweh will do the thing that he has spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps?" (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/20-10.htm">2 Kings 20:10</a> Hezekiah answered, "It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten steps. Nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps." (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/20-11.htm">2 Kings 20:11</a> Isaiah the prophet cried to Yahweh; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz. (WEB ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">2 Chronicles 3:7</a> All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones. (BBE)<a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">2 Chronicles 9:11</a> And with the sandal-wood the king made steps for the house of the Lord and for the king's house, and instruments of music for the makers of melody; never before had such been seen in the land of Judah. (BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">2 Chronicles 9:18</a> And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/9-19.htm">2 Chronicles 9:19</a> Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps: there was nothing like it made in any kingdom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15</a> And Shallun, the son of Col-hozeh, the ruler of the division of Mizpah, made good the doorway of the fountain, building it up and covering it and putting up its doors, with their locks and rods, with the wall of the pool of Shelah by the king's garden, as far as the steps which go down from the town of David. (BBE YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4</a> Then Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani took their places on the steps of the Levites, crying in a loud voice to the Lord their God. (BBE)<a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">Nehemiah 10:29</a> They were united with their brothers, their rulers, and put themselves under a curse and an oath, to keep their steps in the way of God's law, which was given by Moses, the servant of God, and to keep and do all the orders of the Lord, our Lord, and his decisions and his rules; (BBE)<a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Nehemiah 12:37</a> And by the doorway of the fountain and straight in front of them, they went up by the steps of the town of David, at the slope up of the wall, over the house of David, as far as the water-doorway to the east. (BBE YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/job/13-27.htm">Job 13:27</a> And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps; (BBE)<a href="/job/14-16.htm">Job 14:16</a> But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over my sin? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/18-7.htm">Job 18:7</a> The steps of his strength shall be shortened. His own counsel shall cast him down. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/job/18-8.htm">Job 18:8</a> For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he wanders into its mesh. (See NAS)<a href="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11</a> My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/24-18.htm">Job 24:18</a> They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden. (BBE)<a href="/job/29-6.htm">Job 29:6</a> when my steps were washed with butter, and the rock poured out streams of oil for me, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/job/31-4.htm">Job 31:4</a> Doesn't he see my ways, and number all my steps? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/job/31-7.htm">Job 31:7</a> If my steps have been turned out of the way, or if my heart went after my eyes, or if the property of another is in my hands; (BBE NIV)<a href="/job/31-37.htm">Job 31:37</a> I would declare to him the number of my steps. as a prince would I go near to him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21</a> For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps. (BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Psalms 17:5</a> My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Psalms 17:11</a> They have now surrounded us in our steps. They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Psalms 18:36</a> You have enlarged my steps under me, My feet have not slipped. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalms 25:4</a> Make your steps clear to me, O Lord; give me knowledge of your ways. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalms 37:23</a> The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. (KJV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalms 37:31</a> The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalms 40:2</a> He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock, and made my steps certain. (BBE YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalms 44:18</a> Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalms 56:6</a> They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalms 57:6</a> They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into its midst themselves. Selah. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalms 58:10</a> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the wicked: (Root in DBY YLT)<a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalms 73:2</a> But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/74-3.htm">Psalms 74:3</a> Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual ruins, All the evil that the enemy hath done in the sanctuary. (See JPS DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/85-13.htm">Psalms 85:13</a> Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalms 89:51</a> With which your enemies have mocked, Yahweh, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalms 119:59</a> I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Psalms 119:128</a> Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate. (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalms 119:133</a> Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/139-3.htm">Psalms 139:3</a> You keep watch over my steps and my sleep, and have knowledge of all my ways. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalms 140:4</a> Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps. (See JPS ASV DBY YLT)<a href="/proverbs/4-11.htm">Proverbs 4:11</a> I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way. (BBE)<a href="/proverbs/4-12.htm">Proverbs 4:12</a> When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)<a href="/proverbs/5-5.htm">Proverbs 5:5</a> Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Proverbs 14:15</a> The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps. (Root in BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/19-2.htm">Proverbs 19:2</a> Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps. (DBY NAS)<a href="/proverbs/20-24.htm">Proverbs 20:24</a> A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way? (WEB BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Proverbs 28:17</a> A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. (See JPS)<a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm">Proverbs 29:5</a> A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. (See JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Proverbs 29:6</a> In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad. (BBE)<a href="/proverbs/30-29.htm">Proverbs 30:29</a> There are three things whose steps are good to see, even four whose goings are fair: (BBE)<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:1</a> Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Song of Songs 7:1</a> How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman. (See JPS DBY)<a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a> Again, the Lord has said, Because the daughters of Zion are full of pride, and go with outstretched necks and wandering eyes, with their foot-chains sounding when they go: (See NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Isaiah 19:14</a> The Lord has sent among them a spirit of error: and by them Egypt is turned out of the right way in all her doings, as a man overcome by wine is uncertain in his steps. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6</a> The foot shall tread it down; Even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/29-9.htm">Isaiah 29:9</a> Be surprised and full of wonder; let your eyes be covered and be blind: be overcome, but not with wine; go with uncertain steps, but not because of strong drink. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/37-25.htm">Isaiah 37:25</a> I -- I have dug and drunk waters, And I dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a bulwark. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/38-8.htm">Isaiah 38:8</a> Behold, I will cause the shadow on the sundial, which has gone down on the sundial of Ahaz with the sun, to return backward ten steps. So the sun returned ten steps on the sundial on which it had gone down."'" (WEB ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Isaiah 41:2</a> Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow. (See JPS)<a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Jeremiah 3:17</a> At that time Jerusalem will be named the seat of the Lord's kingdom; and all the nations will come together to it, to the name of the Lord, to Jerusalem: and no longer will their steps be guided by the purposes of their evil hearts. (BBE)<a href="/jeremiah/10-23.htm">Jeremiah 10:23</a> Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Jeremiah 23:12</a> For this cause their steps will be slipping on their way: they will be forced on into the dark and have a fall there: for I will send evil on them in the year of their punishment, says the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/jeremiah/50-32.htm">Jeremiah 50:32</a> And pride will go with uncertain steps and have a fall, and there will be no one to come to his help: and I will put a fire in his towns, burning up everything round about him. (BBE)<a href="/lamentations/4-18.htm">Lamentations 4:18</a> They hunt our steps, so that we can't go in our streets: Our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5</a> And fall upon me doth the Spirit of Jehovah, and He saith unto me, 'Say: Thus said Jehovah: Rightly ye have said, O house of Israel, And the steps of your spirit I have known. (YLT)<a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Ezekiel 40:6</a> Then came he to the gate which looks toward the east, and went up its steps: and he measured the threshold of the gate, one reed broad; and the other threshold, one reed broad. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/40-22.htm">Ezekiel 40:22</a> The windows of it, and its arches, and the palm trees of it, were after the measure of the gate whose prospect is toward the east; and they went up to it by seven steps; and its arches were before them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/40-26.htm">Ezekiel 40:26</a> There were seven steps to go up to it, and its arches were before them; and it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, on its posts. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/40-31.htm">Ezekiel 40:31</a> The arches of it were toward the outer court; and palm trees were on its posts: and the ascent to it had eight steps. 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