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Topical Bible: Wants
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The Scriptures address the concept of wants in various ways, emphasizing God's provision, the importance of contentment, and the distinction between needs and desires.<br><br><b>God's Provision</b><br><br>The Bible consistently teaches that God is the ultimate provider of all needs. In <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, the Apostle Paul assures believers, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This verse underscores the belief that God is attentive to the needs of His people and provides for them out of His abundance.<br><br><a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1</a> famously declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This metaphor of God as a shepherd highlights His role in guiding, protecting, and providing for His flock, ensuring that they lack nothing essential.<br><br><b>Contentment</b><br><br>The Scriptures also encourage believers to cultivate contentment, recognizing that true satisfaction comes from God rather than material possessions. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-8</a>, Paul writes, "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." This passage emphasizes the virtue of being satisfied with basic necessities and warns against the dangers of excessive desire for wealth.<br><br><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> further advises, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.'" This verse reassures believers of God's constant presence and care, encouraging them to trust in His provision rather than seeking fulfillment in material wealth.<br><br><b>Distinction Between Needs and Desires</b><br><br>The Bible makes a clear distinction between genuine needs and mere desires. While God promises to meet the needs of His people, He does not guarantee the fulfillment of all their desires. <a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> warns, "And when you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures." This verse highlights the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will and seeking His kingdom first.<br><br>In <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a>, Jesus instructs His followers, "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, Jesus emphasizes prioritizing spiritual pursuits over material concerns, trusting that God will provide for physical needs.<br><br><b>Prayer and Dependence on God</b><br><br>Prayer is a means by which believers express their wants and dependence on God. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread" (<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>), acknowledging God as the source of daily sustenance. This petition reflects a reliance on God for provision and a recognition of His sovereignty over all aspects of life.<br><br>The Bible encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving, as stated in <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." This approach fosters a spirit of gratitude and trust in God's wisdom and timing.<br><br>In summary, the biblical perspective on wants encompasses God's faithful provision, the call to contentment, the discernment between needs and desires, and the practice of prayerful dependence on God. Through these teachings, believers are guided to trust in God's sufficiency and to seek His kingdom above all else.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2309.htm"><span class="l">2309. thelo -- to will, wish</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1), like (3), maintain (1), mean (1), mean* (2), please (1), purposed (1), refused*<br> (1), unwilling* (11), want (52), wanted (15), wanting (3), <b>wants</b> (8), will <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2309.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/god_wants_the_best.htm"><span class="l">God <b>Wants</b> the Best.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Gideon's Band: Sifted for Service. (1 Corinthians i:18-31; Judges vi and vii.) God<br> <b>Wants</b> the Best. <b>...</b> That of course is not true. God <b>wants</b> the best we have. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/god wants the best.htm</font><p><a href="/library/montgomery/sacred_poems_and_hymns/hymn_lxiv_wants_and_wishes.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wants</b> and Wishes in Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN LXIV. <b>Wants</b> and Wishes in Prayer. 8.6.8.6 James Montgomery.<br> <b>Wants</b> and Wishes in Prayer. What shall we ask of God in prayer? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn lxiv wants and wishes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_x_the_daily_wants_of.htm"><span class="l">The Daily <b>Wants</b> of the Church Supplied by the Emperor, and an <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY of Theodoret. Book I. Chapter X."The daily <b>wants</b> of the<br> Church supplied by the Emperor, and an account of his other virtues. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter x the daily wants of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/51_wants_are_the_bands.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wants</b> are the Bands and Cements Between God and Us</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST CENTURY 51 <b>Wants</b> are the bands and cements between God and us.<br> <b>Wants</b> are the bands and cements between God and us. Had <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/51 wants are the bands.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_103_to_thee_our.htm"><span class="l">To Thee Our <b>Wants</b> are Known,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> AFTER SERMON. Hymn 103 To thee our <b>wants</b> are known,. John Newton 6,6,6,6,7,7.<br> To thee our <b>wants</b> are known,. From thee are all our pow'rs; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 103 to thee our.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-1-72_but_i_believe_academicus.htm"><span class="l">But I Believe Academicus <b>Wants</b> to Say Something, and Therefore I <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> [Way-1-72] But I believe Academicus <b>wants</b> to say something, and therefore<br> I have done.? But I believe Academicus <b>wants</b> to say <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-1-72 but i believe academicus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/book_of_hymns_for_public_and_private_devotion/225_s_m_c_wesley.htm"><span class="l">SMC Wesley. Spiritual <b>Wants</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 225. SMC Wesley. Spiritual <b>Wants</b>. 1 My God, my strength, my hope, On Thee I cast<br> my care, With humble confidence look up, And know Thou hear'st my prayer. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/225 s m c wesley.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_209_0_0_but_to_know.htm"><span class="l">But to Know Whether Christianity <b>Wants</b>, or Admits of War...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Address 209: But to know whether Christianity <b>wants</b>, or admits of war?<br> But to know whether Christianity <b>wants</b>, or admits of war <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../address 209 0 0 but to know.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/43_infinite_wants_satisfied_produce.htm"><span class="l">Infinite <b>Wants</b> Satisfied Produce Infinite Joys</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST CENTURY 43 Infinite <b>Wants</b> satisfied produce infinite Joys. <b>...</b> I must lead<br> you out of this, into another World, to learn your <b>wants</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/43 infinite wants satisfied produce.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/jesus_wants_them_all_to.htm"><span class="l">Jesus "<b>Wants</b> them all to Come. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Jesus "<b>Wants</b> them All to Come.". I heard of a Sunday-school concert at which<br> a little child of eight was going to recite. Her mother <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/jesus wants them all to.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wants.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wants</b> (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Wants</b> (49 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Let God deliver him now, if<br> he <b>wants</b> him; for he said,'I am the Son of God.'" (WEB NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wants.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wishes.htm"><span class="l">Wishes (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 8:34 He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them,<br> "Whoever <b>wants</b> to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wishes.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/relieve.htm"><span class="l">Relieve (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> down, or crushes; to render less burdensome or afflicting; to alleviate; to abate;<br> to mitigate; to lessen; as, to relieve pain; to relieve the <b>wants</b> of the poor <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/relieve.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pattern.htm"><span class="l">Pattern (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> A man who <b>wants</b> a house calls the builder and says he <b>wants</b> to build so many rooms<br> of such and such dimensions with, for example, a court 10 drahs (arm's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pattern.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sufficient.htm"><span class="l">Sufficient (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Equal to the end proposed; adequate to <b>wants</b>; enough; ample; competent;<br> as, provision sufficient for the family; an army sufficient to defend the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sufficient.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wantonness.htm"><span class="l">Wantonness (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wantonness.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/minister.htm"><span class="l">Minister (150 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 28:10 who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made<br> presents to us of what should minister to our <b>wants</b>. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/minister.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fully.htm"><span class="l">Fully (153 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was with you and my resources failed, there was no one to whom I became a<br> burden--for the brethren when they came from Macedonia fully supplied my <b>wants</b>-- <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fully.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/utility.htm"><span class="l">Utility (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the utility of medicines. 2. (n.) Adaptation to satisfy the desires or<br><b>wants</b>; intrinsic value. See Note Value. 3. (n.) Happiness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/utility.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-does-God-want-me-to-do.html">What does God want me to do? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/baptism-cannot.html">If a person wants to be baptized, but is unable to be immersed into water due to being ill, disabled, elderly...etc. - what should be done? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-does-God-want-from-me.html">What does God want from me? | GotQuestions.org</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">Wants (49 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Matthew 5:40</a></span><br />If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a></span><br />Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26</a></span><br />It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-43.htm">Matthew 27:43</a></span><br />He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now, if he <span class="boldtext">wants</span> him; for he said,'I am the Son of God.'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Mark 8:34</a></span><br />He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/8-35.htm">Mark 8:35</a></span><br />For whoever <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-35.htm">Mark 9:35</a></span><br />He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If any man <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43</a></span><br />But it shall not be so among you, but whoever <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to become great among you shall be your servant.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-44.htm">Mark 10:44</a></span><br />Whoever of you <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to become first among you, shall be bondservant of all.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Luke 5:39</a></span><br />No man having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says,'The old is better.'"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Luke 11:8</a></span><br />I say to you, Although he will not get up and give them to him because he is his friend, because of his shamelessness, at any rate, he will rise and give him as many as he <span class="boldtext">wants</span>.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47</a></span><br />That servant, who knew his lord's will, and didn't prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Luke 13:31</a></span><br />On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, "Get out of here, and go away, for Herod <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to kill you."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Luke 14:28</a></span><br />For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/3-8.htm">John 3:8</a></span><br />The wind blows where it <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to, and you hear its sound, but don't know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35</a></span><br />Do you not say, 'It <span class="boldtext">wants</span> four months yet to the harvest'? But look round, I tell you, and observe these plains-- they are already ripe for the sickle.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a></span><br />"You are possessed by a demon," replied the crowd; "no one <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to kill you."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35</a></span><br />and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his <span class="boldtext">wants</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34</a></span><br />Yourselves know that these hands have ministered to my <span class="boldtext">wants</span>, and to those who were with me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Acts 28:10</a></span><br />who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our <span class="boldtext">wants</span>.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/7-21.htm">Romans 7:21</a></span><br />I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Romans 9:18</a></span><br />So then, he has mercy on whom he desires, and he hardens whom he desires.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36</a></span><br />But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He doesn't sin. Let them marry.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">1 Corinthians 11:16</a></span><br />But if any man seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither do God's assemblies.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a></span><br />And when I was with you and my resources failed, there was no one to whom I became a burden--for the brethren when they came from Macedonia fully supplied my <span class="boldtext">wants</span>--and I kept myself from being in the least a burden to you, and will do so still.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></span><br />Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my <span class="boldtext">wants</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have enough of everything--and more than enough. My <span class="boldtext">wants</span> are fully satisfied now that I have received from the hands of Epaphroditus the generous gifts which you sent me--they are a fragrant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, truly pleasing to God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">1 Timothy 5:16</a></span><br />If a believing woman has widows dependent on her, she should relieve their <span class="boldtext">wants</span>, and save the Church from being burdened--so that the Church may relieve the widows who are really in need.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">2 Timothy 2:4</a></span><br />No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Titus 3:14</a></span><br />and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary <span class="boldtext">wants</span>, that they may not be unfruitful.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Philemon 1:13</a></span><br />It was my wish to keep him at my side for him to attend to my <span class="boldtext">wants</span>, as your representative, during my imprisonment for the Good News.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/3-4.htm">James 3:4</a></span><br />Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulterers and adulteresses, don't you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a></span><br />Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Revelation 11:5</a></span><br />If anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds out of their mouth and devours their enemies. If anyone desires to harm them, he must be killed in this way.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Genesis 19:9</a></span><br />They said, "Stand back!" Then they said, "This one fellow came in to live as a foreigner, and he appoints himself a judge. Now will we deal worse with you, than with them!" They pressed hard on the man Lot, and drew near to break the door.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Genesis 43:18</a></span><br />The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, we're brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and seize us as slaves, along with our donkeys."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Exodus 12:48</a></span><br />When a stranger shall live as a foreigner with you, and will keep the Passover to Yahweh, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one who is born in the land: but no uncircumcised person shall eat of it.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/6-2.htm">Numbers 6:2</a></span><br />"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them:'When either man or woman shall make a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to Yahweh,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Numbers 9:14</a></span><br />"'If a foreigner lives among you, and desires to keep the Passover to Yahweh; according to the statute of the Passover, and according to its ordinance, so shall he do. You shall have one statute, both for the foreigner, and for him who is born in the land.'"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Deuteronomy 15:8</a></span><br />but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he <span class="boldtext">wants</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Judges 19:20</a></span><br />The old man said, "Peace be to you; howsoever let all your <span class="boldtext">wants</span> lie on me; only don't lodge in the street."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ruth/3-13.htm">Ruth 3:13</a></span><br />Stay this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part. But if he will not do the part of a kinsman for you, then will I do the part of a kinsman for you, as Yahweh lives. Lie down until the morning."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a></span><br />Saul said, "You shall tell David,'The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalms 56:1</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Silent Dove in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man <span class="boldtext">wants</span> to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/22-28.htm">Jeremiah 22:28</a></span><br />Is this man Coniah a despised broken vessel? is he a vessel in which none delights? why are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into the land which they don't know?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/48-38.htm">Jeremiah 48:38</a></span><br />On all the housetops of Moab and in its streets there is lamentation every where; for I have broken Moab like a vessel in which none delights, says Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/46-7.htm">Ezekiel 46:7</a></span><br />and he shall prepare a meal offering, an ephah for the bull, and an ephah for the ram, and for the lambs according as he is able, and a hin of oil to an ephah.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div 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