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The act of deciding is often portrayed as a moment of moral and spiritual significance, where individuals are called to choose between obedience to God and the allure of worldly desires.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, decision-making is frequently associated with the covenant relationship between God and His people. One of the most notable examples is found in the book of Joshua. As Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land, he challenges them to make a decisive choice: "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve" (<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a>). This call to decision underscores the necessity of choosing to serve the Lord wholeheartedly.<br><br>The wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs, also emphasizes the importance of making wise decisions. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Here, the act of deciding is linked to trusting in God's wisdom rather than relying solely on human understanding.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, decision-making is closely tied to the call to follow Christ. Jesus frequently calls individuals to make a decisive commitment to Him. In <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> , Jesus says, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me." This decision to follow Christ involves a radical reorientation of one's life and priorities.<br><br>The apostle Paul also addresses the theme of decision-making in his epistles. In <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> , he exhorts believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." Here, Paul highlights the importance of discerning God's will as a key aspect of making godly decisions.<br><br><b>The Role of the Holy Spirit</b><br><br>The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers in their decision-making. In <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit provides wisdom and discernment, enabling believers to make decisions that align with God's will.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Decisions</b><br><br>Throughout Scripture, the act of deciding is often framed within the context of moral and ethical choices. The Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20.htm">Exodus 20:1-17</a>) serve as a foundational guide for making decisions that honor God and respect others. Additionally, the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), provide ethical principles that inform Christian decision-making.<br><br><b>Eternal Consequences</b><br><br>The Bible underscores that decisions have eternal consequences. In the parable of the sheep and the goats (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>), Jesus illustrates the final judgment, where individuals are separated based on their decisions to serve or neglect others. This parable highlights the eternal significance of our choices and the call to live in accordance with God's will.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical perspective on decision-making emphasizes the importance of choosing to follow God, seeking His wisdom, and relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Decisions are portrayed as pivotal moments that reflect one's faith and commitment to living a life that honors God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To cut off; to separate.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle.<p>3. (<I>v. i.</I>) To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; as, the court decided in favor of the defendant.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2919.htm"><span class="l">2919. krino -- to judge, <b>decide</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to judge, <b>decide</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: krino Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kree'-no) Short Definition: I judge, <b>decide</b>, think good Definition: (a) I judge <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/1956.htm"><span class="l">1956. epiluo -- to loose, to solve</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to loose, to solve. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epiluo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-ee-loo'-o) Short Definition: I explain, interpret, <b>decide</b> Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1956.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1252.htm"><span class="l">1252. diakrino -- to distinguish, to judge</span></a> <br><b>...</b> literally means, 'to separate throughout or wholly' (, 'asunder,' , 'to judge,'<br> from a root , meaning 'separation'), then, to distinguish, <b>decide</b>" (Vine, Unger <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1252.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/1231.htm"><span class="l">1231. diaginosko -- to distinguish, to determine</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diaginosko Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ag-in-o'-<br> sko) Short Definition: I know accurately, examine, <b>decide</b> Definition: I know <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1231.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2603.htm"><span class="l">2603. katabrabeuo -- to give judgment against</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to give judgment against. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katabrabeuo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kat-ab-rab-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I <b>decide</b> against, condemn <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2603.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3049.htm"><span class="l">3049. logizomai -- to reckon, to consider</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to consider. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: logizomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (log-id'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I reckon, count, <b>decide</b> Definition: I reckon <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3049.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2011.htm"><span class="l">2011. epitrope -- authority</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: epitrope Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-trop-ay') Short Definition:<br> commission, full power Definition: power to <b>decide</b>, authority, commission. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2011.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5271.htm"><span class="l">5271. hupokrinomai -- to answer, reply, to answer on a stage, to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> feign. Middle voice from hupo and krino; to <b>decide</b> (speak or act) under a false<br> part, ie (figuratively) dissemble (pretend) -- feign. see GREEK hupo. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5271.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1018.htm"><span class="l">1018. brabeuo -- to act as umpire</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2307 ). See 1017 (). 1018 ("<b>decide</b> as an umpire") means to , ie "making the call"<br> in "a between contending forces" (Souter), used only in Col 3:15. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1018.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1948.htm"><span class="l">1948. epikrino -- to decree, give sentence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Speech: Verb Transliteration: epikrino Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-kree'-no) Short<br> Definition: I decree, give sentence Definition: I decree, give sentence, <b>decide</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1948.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/2782.htm"><span class="l">2782. charats -- to cut, sharpen, <b>decide</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> to cut, sharpen, <b>decide</b>. Transliteration: charats Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-rats')<br> Short Definition: decreed. <b>...</b> bestir self, <b>decide</b>, decree, determine, maim, move. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2782.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm"><span class="l">3198. yakach -- to <b>decide</b>, adjudge, prove</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3197, 3198. yakach. 3199 . to <b>decide</b>, adjudge, prove. Transliteration: yakach<br> Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-kahh') Short Definition: reprove. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3198.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm"><span class="l">8199. shaphat -- to judge, govern</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to judge, govern NASB Word Usage acting like a judge (1), already<br> he is acting (1), argue our case (1), <b>decide</b> (1), defend (3), deliver (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8199.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm"><span class="l">4941. mishpat -- judgment</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage arrangements (1), case (5), case* (1), cause (7), charge (1), claim<br> (1), court (2), crimes (1), custom (11), customs (2), <b>decide</b> (1), decision <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4941.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1504.htm"><span class="l">1504. gazar -- to cut, divide</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; to cut down or off; (figuratively) to destroy, divide, exclude,<br> or <b>decide</b> -- cut down (off), decree, divide, snatch. 1503, 1504. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1504.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6518.htm"><span class="l">6518. paraz -- perhaps warriors</span></a><br><b>...</b> village. From an unused root meaning to separate, ie <b>Decide</b>; a chieftain -- village.<br> 6517, 6518. paraz or perez. 6519 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6518.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_enchiridion/chapter_47_it_is_difficult_to.htm"><span class="l">It is Difficult to <b>Decide</b> Whether the Sins of a Man's Other <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 47."It is Difficult to <b>Decide</b> Whether the Sins of a Man's Other<br> Progenitors are Imputed to Him. But about the sins of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 47 it is difficult to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xi_how_we_can.htm"><span class="l">How we Can <b>Decide</b> what is Useful and the Sorrow According to God <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Prolegomena. Chapter XI. How we can <b>decide</b> what is useful and the sorrow<br> according to God, and what is devilish and deadly. But <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xi how we can.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_100_0_0_now_let_this.htm"><span class="l">Now Let this Simple Question <b>Decide</b> the Whole Matter Here...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Address 100: Now let this simple question <b>decide</b> the whole matter here?<br> Now let this simple question <b>decide</b> the whole matter here <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../address 100 0 0 now let this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/chapter_viii_objections_continued_whether_we.htm"><span class="l">Objections Continued. Whether we May <b>Decide</b> the Question by the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter II. Chapter VIII."Objections Continued. Whether we may <b>decide</b> the question<br> by the parallel of human sons, which are born later than their parents. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter viii objections continued whether we.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_28_how_we_are_to.htm"><span class="l">How we are to <b>Decide</b> whom to Aid.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book I. Chapter 28."How We are to <b>Decide</b> Whom to Aid. 29. Further, all<br> men are to be loved equally. But since you cannot do good <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 28 how we are to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/xerxes/chapter_ii_egypt_and_greece.htm"><span class="l">Egypt and Greece.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The question seems to have been referred to him, either because he held some public<br> office which made it his duty to consider and <b>decide</b> such a question, or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/xerxes/chapter ii egypt and greece.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sheldon/in_his_steps/chapter_six.htm"><span class="l">Chapter six</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "That's harder to <b>decide</b>. But I've about made up my mind. <b>...</b> What do you think?". "You<br> mustn't ask me to <b>decide</b> for you," replied Virginia with a sad smile. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter six.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_iii_the_third_day.htm"><span class="l">The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Events of that Day - the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> In this manner had the great Hillel first vindicated his claim to be the<br> Teacher of his time and to <b>decide</b> the disputes then pending. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iii the third day.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xi_the_particular_distinction.htm"><span class="l">The Particular Distinction which the Arians Endeavoured to Prove <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 143. Howbeit, let them <b>decide</b> whether they will understand this affirmation<br> as made concerning the Father. If they do so <b>decide</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi the particular distinction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_209_christ_refuses_to.htm"><span class="l">Christ Refuses to Interfere in Civil Disputes. (Luke, xii. , 13-15 <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> On a certain occasion, one [570] of the listening crowd asked him to <b>decide</b> a dispute<br> between himself and his brother in regard to an inheritance. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 209 christ refuses to.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/decide.htm"><span class="l"><b>Decide</b> (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Decide</b> (33 Occurrences). <b>...</b> This done, they divided His garments<br> among them, drawing lots to <b>decide</b> what each should take. (WEY NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/decide.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/judge.htm"><span class="l">Judge (297 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) One who has skill, knowledge, or experience, sufficient to <b>decide</b> on the<br> merits of a question, or on the quality or value of anything; one who discerns <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/judge.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/determine.htm"><span class="l">Determine (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (vt) To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative<br> or judicial sentence; to <b>decide</b>; as, the court has determined the cause <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/determine.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/decision.htm"><span class="l">Decision (174 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> head of the family. When Israel became a nation men were appointed to<br><b>decide</b> the difficulties between the people. At first this <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/decision.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arbitrate.htm"><span class="l">Arbitrate (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To hear and <b>decide</b>; as, to arbitrate a disputed case. 2. (vt) To <b>decide</b>,<br> or determine generally. 3. (vi) To <b>decide</b>; to determine. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arbitrate.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lawyer.htm"><span class="l">Lawyer (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Their business was threefold: (1) to study and interpret the law; (2) to instruct<br> the Hebrew youth in the law; (3) to <b>decide</b> questions of the law. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lawyer.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/umpire.htm"><span class="l">Umpire (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A third person, who is to <b>decide</b> a controversy or question submitted<br> to arbitrators in case of their disagreement. 3. (vt <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/umpire.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/will.htm"><span class="l">Will (64996 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> n.) The power of choosing; the faculty or endowment of the soul by which it is capable<br> of choosing; the faculty or power of the mind by which we <b>decide</b> to do <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/will.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/try.htm"><span class="l">Try (84 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (vt) To settle; to <b>decide</b>; to determine; specifically, to <b>decide</b> by an appeal<br> to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/try.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/resolve.htm"><span class="l">Resolve (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vi) To determine or <b>decide</b> in purpose; to make ready in mind; to fix;<br> to settle; as, he was resolved by an unexpected event. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resolve.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/how-much-to-tithe.html">How should I decide how much to tithe? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/dating-choice.html">What should I do if I cannot decide whom I should be dating? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Constantine-Bible.html">Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/decide.htm">Decide: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><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><span class="encheading">Decide (33 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Mark 15:24</a></span><br />Then they crucified Him. This done, they divided His garments among them, drawing lots to <span class="boldtext">decide</span> what each should take.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/19-24.htm">John 19:24</a></span><br />Then they said to one another, "Let's not tear it, but cast lots for it to <span class="boldtext">decide</span> whose it will be," that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which says, "They parted my garments among them. For my cloak they cast lots." Therefore the soldiers did these things.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Acts 4:21</a></span><br />When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Acts 24:22</a></span><br />But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will <span class="boldtext">decide</span> your case."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a></span><br />Therefore let's not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother's way, or an occasion for falling.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">1 Corinthians 6:5</a></span><br />I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one wise man among you who would be able to <span class="boldtext">decide</span> between his brothers? <br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5</a></span><br />not that of ourselves we are competent to <span class="boldtext">decide</span> anything by our own reasonings, but our competency comes from God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/31-37.htm">Genesis 31:37</a></span><br />Whereas thou hast explored all my baggage, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, and let them <span class="boldtext">decide</span> between us both.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-16.htm">Exodus 18:16</a></span><br />When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws."<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-22.htm">Exodus 18:22</a></span><br />And let them be judges in the causes of the people at all times: and let them put before you all important questions, but in small things let them give decisions themselves: in this way, it will be less hard for you, and they will take the weight off you.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">Exodus 21:22</a></span><br />If men, while fighting, do damage to a woman with child, causing the loss of the child, but no other evil comes to her, the man will have to make payment up to the amount fixed by her husband, in agreement with the decision of the judges.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/33-5.htm">Exodus 33:5</a></span><br />Yahweh said to Moses, "Tell the children of Israel,'You are a stiff-necked people. If I were to go up into your midst for one moment, I would consume you. Therefore now take off your jewelry from you, that I may know what to do to you.'"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/13-59.htm">Leviticus 13:59</a></span><br />This is the law of the plague of mildew in a garment of wool or linen, either in the warp, or the woof, or in anything of skin, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/24-12.htm">Leviticus 24:12</a></span><br />And they confined him, that they might <span class="boldtext">decide</span> at the mouth of Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Deuteronomy 17:8</a></span><br />If you are not able to give a decision as to who is responsible for a death, or who is right in a cause, or who gave the first blow in a fight, and there is a division of opinion about it in your town: then go to the place marked out by the Lord your God;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-5.htm">Deuteronomy 21:5</a></span><br />Then the priests, the sons of Levi, are to come near; for they have been marked out by the Lord your God to be his servants and to give blessings in the name of the Lord; and by their decision every argument and every blow is to be judged:<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Deuteronomy 25:1</a></span><br />When there is a strife between men, and they have come nigh unto the judgment, and they have judged, and declared righteous the righteous, and declared wrong the wrong-doer,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/11-27.htm">Judges 11:27</a></span><br />I therefore have not sinned against you, and you do me wrong by making war on me; the LORD, the Judge, <span class="boldtext">decide</span> this day between the people of Israel and the people of Ammon."<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a></span><br />May Yahweh therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a></span><br />And Gad cometh in unto David, and declareth to him, and saith to him, 'Do seven years of famine come in to thee in thy land? or three months art thou fleeing before thine adversary -- and he pursuing thee? or are three days' pestilence in thy land? now, know and see what word I take back to Him sending me.'<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-12.htm">1 Chronicles 21:12</a></span><br />either three years of famine; or three months to be consumed before your foes, while the sword of your enemies overtakes you; or else three days the sword of Yahweh, even pestilence in the land, and the angel of Yahweh destroying throughout all the borders of Israel. Now therefore consider what answer I shall return to him who sent me.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">2 Chronicles 19:8</a></span><br />Then in Jerusalem he gave authority to certain of the Levites and the priests and the heads of families of Israel to give decisions for the Lord, and in the causes of those living in Jerusalem.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/19-5.htm">Job 19:5</a></span><br />If, truly, over me ye magnify yourselves, And <span class="boldtext">decide</span> against me my reproach;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28</a></span><br />Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee, and light shall shine upon thy ways.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/34-33.htm">Job 34:33</a></span><br />Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Proverbs 24:25</a></span><br />But to them that rebuke him'shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a></span><br />He will judge between the nations, and will <span class="boldtext">decide</span> concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3</a></span><br />His delight will be in the fear of Yahweh. He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, neither <span class="boldtext">decide</span> by the hearing of his ears;<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and <span class="boldtext">decide</span> with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm">Jeremiah 21:12</a></span><br />O house of David, thus said Jehovah: <span class="boldtext">Decide</span> ye judgment at morning, And deliver the plundered from the hand of the oppressor, Lest My fury go forth as fire, And hath burned, and none is quenching, Because of the evil of your doings.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/44-24.htm">Ezekiel 44:24</a></span><br />In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Micah 4:3</a></span><br />and he will judge between many peoples, and will <span class="boldtext">decide</span> concerning strong nations afar off. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. 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