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The Bible frequently addresses the importance of decision-making, emphasizing the need for individuals to choose paths that align with God's will and commandments.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the theme of decision-making is evident in the lives of key figures who were called to make pivotal choices. For instance, Joshua's exhortation to the Israelites underscores the necessity of making a decisive commitment to serve the Lord: "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD" (<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a>). This call to decision highlights the importance of choosing allegiance to God over other competing loyalties.<br><br>The account of Elijah on Mount Carmel also illustrates the need for decision. Elijah challenges the people of Israel to stop wavering between two opinions and to decide whom they will follow: "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him" (<a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a>). This moment of decision was crucial for the Israelites to reaffirm their commitment to the one true God.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, decision-making is closely linked to discipleship and the call to follow Christ. Jesus often called individuals to make decisive choices about their lives and priorities. In <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>, Jesus states, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me" . This call to discipleship requires a deliberate decision to forsake personal desires and fully commit to the path of Christ.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also speaks to the importance of decision-making in the life of a believer. In <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, he urges believers to make a conscious decision to transform their minds and not conform to the patterns of this world: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" . This transformation involves a decisive choice to pursue a life that reflects God's will.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Decisions</b><br><br>The Bible provides guidance on making moral and ethical decisions, emphasizing the need for wisdom and discernment. <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" . This passage highlights the importance of relying on God's wisdom rather than human understanding when making decisions.<br><br><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> further encourages believers to seek divine wisdom in decision-making: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him" . This promise assures believers that God is willing to provide the necessary guidance for making sound decisions.<br><br><b>Spiritual Decisions</b><br><br>Decisions of a spiritual nature are central to the Christian faith. The decision to accept Christ as Savior is the most significant choice a person can make, as it determines one's eternal destiny. In <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, the Bible declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" . This verse underscores the importance of the decision to believe in Jesus for salvation.<br><br>The act of being "decided" in the biblical sense involves a commitment to live according to God's principles, to choose righteousness over sin, and to follow Christ wholeheartedly. Throughout Scripture, believers are encouraged to make decisions that reflect their faith and trust in God, knowing that such choices lead to spiritual growth and fulfillment.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Decide.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable; unquestionable; clear; evident; as, a decided advantage.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose; fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion or purpose.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1096.htm"><span class="l">1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 5), breaking* (1), came (45), came into being (2), came to pass (2), come (16),<br> comes (1), comes to pass (1), coming (1), dawn (1), <b>decided</b>* (1), developing (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1096.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 15k</font><p><a href="/greek/1106.htm"><span class="l">1106. gnome -- purpose, opinion, consent, decision</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from ginosko Definition purpose, opinion, consent, decision NASB Word<br> Usage consent (1), <b>decided</b>* (1), judgment (1), opinion (3), purpose (3). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1106.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> verb Definition to judge, decide NASB Word Usage act as...judge (1), concluded<br> (1), condemn (1), condemning (1), considered (1), <b>decided</b> (8), determine (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2919.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm"><span class="l">3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), chests* (1), completely* (1), concern* (1), concerned* (1), conscience (1),<br> consider* (2), considered* (2), courage (1), <b>decided</b>* (1), determine* (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3820.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm"><span class="l">5973. im -- with</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9), among (16), among my belongings (1), aside (1), because (1), before (5), before*<br> (1), behalf (1), beside (1), besides (3), close (1), <b>decided</b>* (1), done* (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5973.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm"><span class="l">3289. yaats -- to advise, counsel</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8), counsel (4), counsel do you give (2), counsel you have given (1), counseled<br> (7), Counselor (1), counselor (10), counselors (11), <b>decided</b> (3), devised (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3289.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2782.htm"><span class="l">2782. charats -- to cut, sharpen, decide</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to cut, sharpen, decide NASB Word Usage act promptly (1), bark*<br> (1), <b>decided</b> (1), decisive (1), decreed (3), determined (3), maimed (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2782.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm"><span class="l">3615. kalah -- to be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> end (1), ceased (1), come to an end (5), complete (1), completed (10), completely<br> gone (1), completion (1), consume (6), consumed (16), <b>decided</b> (3), demolish (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3615.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm"><span class="l">559. amar -- to utter, say</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), assigned (1), call (2), called (4), command (1), commanded (14), commanded to<br> say (1), commands (3), consider (1), continued (2), <b>decided</b> (2), declare* (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/559.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm"><span class="l">1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), come (86), come to pass (3), comes (2), comes to pass (1), committed (1), consists<br> (1), continue (6), continued (3), correspond (1), <b>decided</b>* (1), done (4 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1961.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xxii_at_that_time_the.htm"><span class="l">At that Time, the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost was Agitated, and it <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXII."At that Time, the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost was agitated, and it<br> was <b>decided</b> that he is to be considered Consubstantial with the Father and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xxii at that time the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/allen/autobiography_of_frank_g_allen_minister_of_the_gospel/chapter_vii_tries_to_become.htm"><span class="l">Tries to Become a Politician. Fails. Last Act as a Politician. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> I regarded this as a field in which the influence of Christianity was much needed;<br> and I <b>decided</b> to make this a specialty, while leading a public political life <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter vii tries to become.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bevan/three_friends_of_god/chapter_xliv_the_house_of.htm"><span class="l">The House of the Green Meadow</span></a> <br><b>...</b> intended to build a convent, but Nicholas told him there were more convents already<br> than pious people to live in them, and it was therefore <b>decided</b> between the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/bevan/three friends of god/chapter xliv the house of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_wonders_of_prayer/the_blessedness_of_giving.htm"><span class="l">The Blessedness of Giving</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "I <b>decided</b> to balance my accounts as nearly as I could, every month; and reserving<br> such a portion of profits as might appear adequate to cover probable losses <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the wonders of prayer/the blessedness of giving.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/the_christian_is_to_walk.htm"><span class="l">The Christian is to Walk Circumspectly.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> How often have you <b>decided</b> that you would be more prayerful, would read more, would<br> love God more, and the souls of men, would do more for the cause of God! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/the christian is to walk.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyprian/the_epistles_of_cyprian/epistle_liii_to_cornelius_concerning.htm"><span class="l">Epistle Liii. To Cornelius, Concerning Granting Peace to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1. We had indeed <b>decided</b> some time ago, dearest brother, having mutually taken counsel<br> one with another, that they who, in the fierceness of persecution, had <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle liii to cornelius concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/goforth/how_i_know_god_answers_prayer/iv_a_god-given_field_1894-1900.htm"><span class="l">A God-Given Field (1894-1900)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And there were other difficulties in the way. A presbytery had been formed as others<br> joined us, and all matters had to be <b>decided</b> by that body. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/iv a god-given field 1894-1900.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_decretals/the_first_epistle.htm"><span class="l">The First Epistle.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> principles. The end of his case, however, should be remitted to the seat<br> of the apostles, that it may be finally <b>decided</b> there. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/the first epistle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_17_cast_your_eye.htm"><span class="l">Cast Your Eye Round the Room in which You Sit...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Tradition has <b>decided</b> that only half of humanity shall be monomaniac. It has <b>decided</b><br> that in every home there shall be a tradesman and a Jack-of all-trades. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 17 cast your eye.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sheldon/in_his_steps/chapter_four.htm"><span class="l">Chapter four</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The recent freak of your paper in refusing to print the account of the famous<br> contest at the Resort has <b>decided</b> me finally to change my paper. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter four.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/decided.htm"><span class="l"><b>Decided</b> (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> & pp) of Decide. 2. (a.) Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable; unquestionable;<br> clear; evident; as, a <b>decided</b> advantage. <b>...</b><b>Decided</b> (54 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/decided.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/decision.htm"><span class="l">Decision (174 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) The quality of being <b>decided</b>; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering<br> firmness; as, to manifest great decision. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/decision.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/phoenix.htm"><span class="l">Phoenix (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Thence, in spite of Paul's advice to winter in Fair Havens, it was <b>decided</b> to sail<br> to Phoenix (eis Phoinika, limena tes Kretes) bleponta kata liba kai kata <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/phoenix.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/travel.htm"><span class="l">Travel (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NAS NIV). Acts 19:21 When matters had reached this point, Paul <b>decided</b> in his<br> own mind to travel through Macedonia and Greece, and go to Jerusalem. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/travel.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/planned.htm"><span class="l">Planned (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 20:3 The Jews having planned to waylay him whenever he might be on the point<br> of taking ship for Syria, he <b>decided</b> to travel back by way of Macedonia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/planned.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/decide.htm"><span class="l">Decide (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vi) To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to<br> give decision; as, the court <b>decided</b> in favor of the defendant. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/decide.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm"><span class="l">Titus (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It was <b>decided</b> that Paul and Barnabas, "and certain other of them," should go<br> up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/titus.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm"><span class="l">Chaldeans (82 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Later on, Sargon of Assyria, in his 12th year, <b>decided</b> to break the power<br> of Merodach-baladan, who had made himself master of Babylon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chaldeans.htm - 48k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pronounced.htm"><span class="l">Pronounced (63 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Pronounce. 2. (a.) Strongly marked;<br> unequivocal; <b>decided</b>. [A Gallicism]. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pronounced.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/point.htm"><span class="l">Point (106 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Acts 19:21 When matters had reached this point, Paul <b>decided</b> in his own mind<br> to travel through Macedonia and Greece, and go to Jerusalem. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/point.htm - 40k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/canon-Bible.html">How and when was the canon of the Bible put together? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jerusalem-Council.html">What was the meaning and importance of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Tower-of-Babel.html">What happened at the Tower of Babel? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/decided.htm">Decided: 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">Decided (54 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-4.htm">Luke 16:4</a></span><br />I have come to a decision what to do, so that when I am put out of my position they will take me into their houses.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-24.htm">Luke 23:24</a></span><br />And Pilate gave his decision for their desire to be put into effect. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></span><br />The next day, having <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to leave Bethany and go into Galilee, Jesus found Philip, and invited him to follow Him.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a></span><br />His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13</a></span><br />The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has conferred this honour on His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and disowned in the presence of Pilate, when he had <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to let Him go.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Acts 4:28</a></span><br />to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23</a></span><br />But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a></span><br />So the disciples <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a></span><br />Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was <span class="boldtext">decided</span> that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a></span><br />Thereupon it was <span class="boldtext">decided</span> by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected,<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Acts 15:25</a></span><br />we have unanimously <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to select certain men and send them to you in company with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Acts 16:4</a></span><br />And as they were going on through the cities, they were delivering to them the decrees to keep, that have been judged by the apostles and the elders who 'are' in Jerusalem,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />When matters had reached this point, Paul <span class="boldtext">decided</span> in his own mind to travel through Macedonia and Greece, and go to Jerusalem. "After that," he said, "I must also see Rome."<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a></span><br />The Jews having planned to waylay him whenever he might be on the point of taking ship for Syria, he <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to travel back by way of Macedonia.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Acts 20:16</a></span><br />for Paul <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to sail past Ephesus, that there may not be to him a loss of time in Asia, for he hasted, if it were possible for him, on the day of the Pentecost to be at Jerusalem.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Acts 21:25</a></span><br />But as to the Gentiles who have the faith, we sent a letter, giving our decision that they were to keep themselves from offerings made to false gods, and from blood, and from the flesh of animals put to death in ways against the law, and from the evil desires of the body.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Acts 25:25</a></span><br />I could not discover that he had done anything for which he deserved to die; but as he has himself appealed to the Emperor, I have <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to send him to Rome.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1</a></span><br />Now when it was <span class="boldtext">decided</span> that we should sail for Italy, they handed over Paul and a few other prisoners into the custody of Julius, a Captain of the Augustan battalion;<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12</a></span><br />Because the haven was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised going to sea from there, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking northeast and southeast.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Acts 27:39</a></span><br />When it was day, they didn't recognize the land, but they noticed a certain bay with a beach, and they <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to try to drive the ship onto it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">1 Corinthians 2:2</a></span><br />for I <span class="boldtext">decided</span> not to know any thing among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified;<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:5</a></span><br />are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4</a></span><br />If therefore you have things belonging to this life which need to be <span class="boldtext">decided</span>, is it men who are absolutely nothing in the Church--is it *they* whom you make your judges?<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">1 Corinthians 7:37</a></span><br />But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">1 Corinthians 10:29</a></span><br />But now I mean his conscience, not your own. "Why, on what ground," you may object, "is the question of my liberty of action to be <span class="boldtext">decided</span> by a conscience not my own?<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">2 Corinthians 2:1</a></span><br />And I <span class="boldtext">decided</span> this to myself, not again to come in sorrow unto you,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Let each contribute what he has <span class="boldtext">decided</span> upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves."<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1</a></span><br />So when we could endure it no longer, we <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to remain behind in Athens alone;<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Titus 3:12</a></span><br />After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have <span class="boldtext">decided</span> to pass the winter there.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Genesis 24:14</a></span><br />and it hath been, the young person unto whom I say, Incline, I pray thee, thy pitcher, and I drink, and she hath said, Drink, and I water also thy camels) -- her Thou hast <span class="boldtext">decided</span> for Thy servant, for Isaac; and by it I know that Thou hast done kindness with my lord.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-44.htm">Genesis 24:44</a></span><br />and she hath said unto me, Both drink thou, and also for thy camels I draw -- she is the woman whom Jehovah hath <span class="boldtext">decided</span> for my lord's son.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Genesis 30:6</a></span><br />and Rachel saith, 'God hath <span class="boldtext">decided</span> for me, and also hath hearkened to my voice, and giveth to me a son;' therefore hath she called his name Dan.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32</a></span><br />The dream was doubled to Pharaoh, because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-26.htm">Exodus 18:26</a></span><br />And they were judges in the causes of the people at all times: the hard questions they put before Moses; but on every small point they gave decisions themselves. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Judges 4:5</a></span><br />She lived under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">1 Samuel 20:7</a></span><br />If he says,'It is well;' your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-9.htm">1 Samuel 20:9</a></span><br />And Jonathan saith, 'Far be it from thee! for I certainly do not know that the evil hath been determined by my father to come upon thee, and I do not declare it to thee.'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">1 Samuel 20:33</a></span><br />Saul cast his spear at him to strike him. By this Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">2 Samuel 19:29</a></span><br />The king said to him, "Why do you speak any more of your matters? I say, you and Ziba divide the land."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">1 Kings 20:40</a></span><br />As your servant was busy here and there, he was gone." The king of Israel said to him, "So your judgment shall be; yourself have <span class="boldtext">decided</span> it."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/19-4.htm">2 Kings 19:4</a></span><br />It may be Jehovah thy God doth hear all the words of the chief of the butlers with which the king of Asshur his lord hath sent him to reproach the living God, and hath <span class="boldtext">decided</span> concerning the words that Jehovah thy God hath heard, and thou hast lifted up prayer for the remnant that is found.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">2 Chronicles 24:4</a></span><br />It happened after this, that Joash was minded to restore the house of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">2 Chronicles 30:2</a></span><br />For the king, after discussion with his chiefs and all the body of the people in Jerusalem, had made a decision to keep the Passover in the second month.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">2 Chronicles 30:23</a></span><br />The whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days; and they kept other seven days with gladness. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">2 Chronicles 32:3</a></span><br />he took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the springs which were outside of the city; and they helped him. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/7-7.htm">Esther 7:7</a></span><br />The king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden. Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />And he hath judged in righteousness the poor, And <span class="boldtext">decided</span> in uprightness for the humble of earth, And hath smitten earth with the rod of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips he putteth the wicked to death.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/37-4.htm">Isaiah 37:4</a></span><br />It may be Jehovah thy God doth hear the words of Rabshakeh with which the king of Asshur his lord hath sent him to reproach the living God, and hath <span class="boldtext">decided</span> concerning the words that Jehovah thy God hath heard, and thou hast lifted up prayer for the remnant that is found.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/4-28.htm">Jeremiah 4:28</a></span><br />The earth will be weeping for this, and the heavens on high will be black: because I have said it, and I will not go back from it; it is my purpose, and it will not be changed.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/22-16.htm">Jeremiah 22:16</a></span><br />He <span class="boldtext">decided</span> the cause of the poor and needy, Then 'it is' well -- is it not to know Me? An affirmation of Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">Daniel 2:5</a></span><br />The king made answer and said to the Chaldaeans, This is my decision: if you do not make clear to me the dream and the sense of it, you will be cut in bits and your houses made waste.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-8.htm">Daniel 2:8</a></span><br />The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">Zephaniah 3:8</a></span><br />"Therefore wait for me," says Yahweh, "until the day that I rise up to the prey, for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/decided.htm">Decided</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kedar.htm">Kedar (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/decideth.htm">Decideth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/daysman.htm">Daysman (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beatitudes.htm">Beatitudes</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/conscience.htm">Conscience (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spirituality.htm">Spirituality</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/settler.htm">Settler (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/guilt.htm">Guilt (180 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/decided.htm">Decided (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mephibosheth.htm">Mephibosheth (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/almsgiving.htm">Almsgiving (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jonah.htm">Jonah (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/alms.htm">Alms (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/divination.htm">Divination (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/luke.htm">Luke (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua (211 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anaharath.htm">Anaharath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/backslide.htm">Backslide</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gospel.htm">Gospel (108 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/book.htm">Book (211 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/decide.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Decide"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Decide" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/decides.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Decides"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Decides" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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