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‘Close’ in the Bible – All 181 Bible verses / Bible passages

Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Close’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.

The term ‘Close’ occurs 181 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.

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Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Genesis

Genesis 7:16 And those that entered went in male and female, from all that is flesh, just as God had instructed him. And then the Lord closed him in from the outside.Genesis 7:16

Genesis 8:2 And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained.Genesis 8:2

Genesis 12:11 And when he was close to entering Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai: “I know you to be a beautiful woman.Genesis 12:11

Genesis 16:2 she said to her husband: “Behold, the Lord has closed me, lest I give birth. Enter to my handmaid, so that perhaps I may receive sons of her at least.” And when he agreed to her supplication,Genesis 16:2

Genesis 19:10 And behold, the men put out their hand, and they pulled Lot in to them, and they closed the door.Genesis 19:10

Genesis 20:18 For the Lord had closed every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, the wife of Abraham.Genesis 20:18

Genesis 24:41 But you will be innocent of my curse, if, when you will arrive at my close relatives, they will not grant this to you.’Genesis 24:41

Genesis 29:2 And he saw a well in a field, and also three flocks of sheep reclining near it. For the animals were watered from it, and its mouth was closed with a great stone.Genesis 29:2

Genesis 29:10 When Jacob had seen her, and he realized that she was his maternal first cousin, and that these were the sheep of his uncle Laban, he removed the stone which closed the well.Genesis 29:10

Genesis 31:42 If the God of my father Abraham and the fear of Isaac had not been close to me, perhaps by now you would have sent me away naked. But God looked kindly on my affliction and the labor of my hands, and he rebuked you yesterday.”Genesis 31:42

Genesis 34:3 And his soul was closely bound to her, and, since she was sorrowful, he soothed her with flattery.Genesis 34:3

Genesis 44:18 Then Judah, approaching closer, said confidently: “I beg you, my lord, let your servant speak a word in your ears, and do not be angry with your servant. For you are next to Pharaoh.Genesis 44:18

Genesis 45:4 And he said to them mildly, “Approach toward me.” And when they had approached close by, he said: “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.Genesis 45:4

Number of the word / term Close in Genesis: 13

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Exodus

Exodus 28:4 Now these shall be the vestments that they shall make: A breastplate and an ephod, a tunic and a close-fit linen garment, a headdress and a wide belt. They shall make the holy vestments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may exercise the priesthood for me.Exodus 28:4

Exodus 34:30 Then Aaron and the sons of Israel, seeing that the face of Moses was radiant, were afraid to approach close by.Exodus 34:30

Number of the word / term Close in Exodus: 2

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Leviticus

Leviticus 13:50 And he, having examined it, shall close it up for seven days.Leviticus 13:50

Leviticus 13:54 he shall instruct them, and they shall wash whatever has the leprosy in it, and he shall close it up for another seven days.Leviticus 13:54

Leviticus 14:38 he shall exit by the door of the house, and immediately close it up for seven days.Leviticus 14:38

Leviticus 14:46 Whoever enters into the house when it is closed up shall be unclean until evening.Leviticus 14:46

Leviticus 18:6 No man shall approach her who is a close blood-relative to him, so as to uncover her nakedness. I am the Lord.Leviticus 18:6

Leviticus 20:20 If any man has had sexual intercourse with the wife of his paternal or maternal uncle, and he has uncovered the shame of his close relative, both shall bear their sin. They shall die without children.Leviticus 20:20

Leviticus 25:25 If your brother, being in need, will have sold his little possession and his close relative is willing, he is able to redeem what he had sold.Leviticus 25:25

Leviticus 25:49 either the paternal uncle, or the paternal uncle’s son, or his close relative, by blood or by affinity. But if he himself will be able also, he shall redeem himself,Leviticus 25:49

Number of the word / term Close in Leviticus: 8

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Numbers

Numbers 16:5 And speaking to Korah, and to the entire multitude, he said: “In the morning, the Lord will cause it to be known who belongs to him, and which holy ones he will join to himself. And whomever he will choose, they shall be close to him.Numbers 16:5

Numbers 16:19 and, having crowded the entire multitude close to them at the door of the tabernacle, the glory of the Lord appeared to them all.Numbers 16:19

Numbers 22:25 And the donkey, seeing this, drew herself close to the wall and scraped the foot of the rider. So he beat her again.Numbers 22:25

Numbers 24:6 They are like forested valleys, like gardens irrigated next to rivers, like tabernacles which the Lord has fixed, like cedars close to waters.Numbers 24:6

Numbers 27:11 But if he has no paternal uncles, the inheritance shall be given to those who are closest to him. And this shall be, for the sons of Israel, consecrated as a perpetual law, just as the Lord has instructed Moses.”Numbers 27:11

Numbers 32:16 But approaching closer, they said: “We will manufacture sheep pens and cattle stalls, as well as fortified cities, for our little ones.Numbers 32:16

Numbers 35:19 The close relative of the deceased shall put to death the murderer; as soon as he apprehends him, he shall put him to death.Numbers 35:19

Numbers 35:24 and this has been proven in the hearing of the people, and the questions have been aired, between the one who struck and the close relative,Numbers 35:24

Number of the word / term Close in Numbers: 8

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 10:15 Now the Lord was closely joined to your fathers, and he loved them, and he chose their offspring after them, that is, you yourselves, out of all the nations, just as is being proven today.Deuteronomy 10:15

Deuteronomy 11:17 And the Lord, becoming angry, might close up heaven, so that the rain would not descend, nor would the earth produce her seedlings, and then you would quickly perish from the excellent land, which the Lord will give to you.Deuteronomy 11:17

Deuteronomy 21:3 And in whichever one they perceive to be closer than the others, the elders shall take a calf from the herd, one which has not pulled with a yoke, nor tilled with a plow.Deuteronomy 21:3

Number of the word / term Close in Deuteronomy: 3

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Joshua

Joshua 2:5 And when the gate was closed, they went out together in the darkness. I do not know where they have gone. Pursue them quickly, and you will overtake them.”Joshua 2:5

Joshua 2:7 But those who had been sent pursued after them along the way that leads to the ford of the Jordan. And as soon as they went out, the gate was closed.Joshua 2:7

Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was closed as well as fortified, out of fear of the sons of Israel, and no one dared to depart or to enter.Joshua 6:1

Joshua 10:18 And he instructed his companions and said: “Roll vast stones to the mouth of the cave, and station attentive men who will keep them closed.Joshua 10:18

Joshua 15:11 And it continues on, toward the north, to a region beside Ekron. And it inclines toward Shikkeron, and it crosses to mount Baalah. And it extends into Jabneel, and the last part closes at the west with the great sea.Joshua 15:11

Joshua 20:3 so that anyone who will have struck down a life unintentionally may flee to them. And so, he may be able to escape from the wrath of a close relative, who is an avenger of blood.Joshua 20:3

Joshua 20:9 These cities were established for all the sons of Israel, and for the new arrivals who were living among them, so that whoever had struck down a life unintentionally might flee to these, and not die at the hand of a close relative who desires to vindicate the blood that was shed, until he should stand before the people, in order to present his case.Joshua 20:9

Number of the word / term Close in Joshua: 7

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Judges

Judges 3:23 Then Ehud carefully closed the doors of the upper room. And securing the bars,Judges 3:23

Judges 3:24 he departed by a back exit. And the servants of the king, entering, saw that the doors of the upper room were closed, and they said, “Perhaps he is emptying his bowels in the summer room.”Judges 3:24

Judges 8:1 And the men of Ephraim said to him, “What is this, that you wanted to do, so that you would not call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they rebuked him strongly, and came close to using violence.Judges 8:1

Number of the word / term Close in Judges: 3

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 1:5 But to Hannah he gave one portion with sorrow. For he loved Hannah, but the Lord had closed her womb.1 Samuel 1:5

1 Samuel 1:6 And her rival afflicted her and vehemently distressed her, to a great extent, for she rebuked her that the Lord had closed her womb.1 Samuel 1:6

Number of the word / term Close in 1 Samuel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 2 Samuel

2 Samuel 2:21 And Abner said to him, “Go to the right, or to the left, and apprehend one of the youths, and take his spoils for yourself.” But Asahel was not willing to cease from pursuing him closely.2 Samuel 2:21

2 Samuel 4:7 For when they had entered the house, he was sleeping on his bed in a closed room. And striking him, they killed him. And taking his head, they departed by the way of the desert, walking throughout the night.2 Samuel 4:7

2 Samuel 13:17 Instead, calling the servants who were ministering to him, he said, “Cast this woman out from me, and close the door behind her.”2 Samuel 13:17

2 Samuel 13:18 Now she was clothed with an ankle-length robe. For the virgin daughters of the king made use of this kind of garment. And so, his servant cast her out, and he closed the door behind her.2 Samuel 13:18

2 Samuel 14:11 And she said, “Let the king remember the Lord his God, so that close blood relatives may not be multiplied in order to take revenge, and so that they may by no means kill my son.” And he said, “As the Lord lives, not one hair from your son shall fall to the ground.”2 Samuel 14:11

2 Samuel 16:8 The Lord has repaid you for all the blood of the house of Saul. For you have usurped the kingdom in place of him. And so, the Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of Absalom, your son. And behold, your evils press close upon you, because you are a man of blood.”2 Samuel 16:8

2 Samuel 18:27 Then the watchman said, “The running of the closest one seems like the running of Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok.” And the king said, “He is a good man, and he arrives bearing good news.”2 Samuel 18:27

2 Samuel 20:8 And when they were beside the great stone, which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing a close-fitting coat of equal length with his garment. And over these, he was girded with a sword hanging down to his thigh, in a scabbard which was made so that the sword could be removed with the least motion, and then strike.2 Samuel 20:8

Number of the word / term Close in 2 Samuel: 8

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 1 Kings

1 Kings 8:35 And if the heavens have closed, so that there is no rain, because of their sins, and they, praying in this place, shall do penance to your name, and shall be converted from their sins, by occasion of their afflictions,1 Kings 8:35

1 Kings 16:11 And when he had reigned and had sat upon his throne, he struck down the entire house of Baasha. And he did not leave behind of them anything that urinates against a wall, among both close relatives and his friends.1 Kings 16:11

1 Kings 20:39 And when the king had passed by, he cried out to the king, and he said: “Your servant went out to do battle in close quarters. And when one man had fled, a certain person brought him to me, and he said: ‘Guard this man. For if he slips away, your life will take the place of his life, or you will weigh out one talent of silver.’1 Kings 20:39

Number of the word / term Close in 1 Kings: 3

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 2 Kings

2 Kings 4:4 And enter and close your door. And when you are inside with your sons, pour from the oil into all those vessels. And when they are full, take them away.”2 Kings 4:4

2 Kings 4:5 And so, the woman went and closed the door upon herself and her sons. They were bringing her the vessels, and she was pouring into them.2 Kings 4:5

2 Kings 4:21 Then she went up and laid him out on the bed of the man of God, and she closed the door. And departing,2 Kings 4:21

2 Kings 4:33 And entering, he closed the door upon himself and the boy. And he prayed to the Lord.2 Kings 4:33

2 Kings 6:32 Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. And so he sent a man ahead. And before that messenger arrived, he said to the elders: “Do you not know that this son of a murderer is sending someone to cut off my head? Therefore, watch, and when the messenger arrives, close the door. And you shall not permit him to enter. For behold, the sound of his lord’s feet is behind him.”2 Kings 6:32

Number of the word / term Close in 2 Kings: 5

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 6:26 If the heavens have been closed, so that rain does not fall, because of the sin of the people, and if they will petition you in this place, and confess to your name, and be converted from their sins when you will afflict them,2 Chronicles 6:26

2 Chronicles 7:13 If I close up heaven, so that no rain will fall, or if I order and instruct the locust to devour the land, or if I send a pestilence among my people,2 Chronicles 7:13

2 Chronicles 28:24 And so, Ahaz, having despoiled and broken apart all the vessels of the house of God, closed up the doors of the temple of God, and made for himself altars in all the corners of Jerusalem.2 Chronicles 28:24

2 Chronicles 29:7 They closed up the doors which were in the portico, and they extinguished the lamps. And they did not burn incense, and they did not offer holocausts, in the sanctuary of the God of Israel.2 Chronicles 29:7

Number of the word / term Close in 2 Chronicles: 4

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Nehemiah

Nehemiah 4:7 Now it happened that, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabs, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites had heard that the walls of Jerusalem had been closed, and that the breaches had begun to be repaired, they were exceedingly angry.Nehemiah 4:7

Nehemiah 6:10 And I entered into the house of Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, in secret. And he said: “Let us consult together in the house of God, in the midst of the temple. And let us close the doors of the temple. For they will come to kill you, and they will arrive in the night to put you to death.”Nehemiah 6:10

Nehemiah 7:3 and I said to them: “Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot.” And while they were standing there, the gates were closed and barred. And I stationed guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each one in his turn, and each one opposite his own house.Nehemiah 7:3

Nehemiah 13:4 And Eliashib, the priest, was over this task; he had been given charge of the treasury of the house of our God, and he was a close relative of Tobiah.Nehemiah 13:4

Nehemiah 13:19 And it happened that, when the gates of Jerusalem had rested on the day of the Sabbath, I spoke, and they closed the gates. And I instructed that they should not open them until after the Sabbath. And I appointed some of my servants over the gates, so that no one would carry in a burden on the day of the Sabbath.Nehemiah 13:19

Number of the word / term Close in Nehemiah: 5

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Job

Job 3:10 For it did not close the doors of the womb that bore me, nor take away evils from my eyes.Job 3:10

Job 6:28 Such is true, so finish what you have begun. Listen closely, and see if I lie.Job 6:28

Job 9:7 He commands the sun and it does not rise, and he closes the stars as if under a seal.Job 9:7

Job 21:8 They see their offspring continue before them: a commotion of close relatives and of children’s children in their sight.Job 21:8

Job 22:14 and, “The clouds are his hiding-place,” and, “He does not examine us closely,” and, “He makes his rounds at the limits of the heavens.”Job 22:14

Job 29:21 Those who heard me, expected vindication, and they listened closely in silence to my counsel.Job 29:21

Job 30:18 By the sheer number of them my clothing is worn away, and they have closed in on me like the collar of my coat.Job 30:18

Job 31:34 if I became frightened by an excessive crowd, and the disrespect of close relatives alarmed me, so that I would much rather have remained silent or have gone out the door;Job 31:34

Job 37:2 Pay close attention to the alarm of his voice and to the sound that proceeds from his mouth.Job 37:2

Number of the word / term Close in Job: 9

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Psalm

Psalm 5:1 Unto the end. For her who pursues the inheritance. A Psalm of David. O Lord, listen closely to my words. Understand my outcry.Psalm 5:1

Psalm 5:5 And the malicious will not dwell close to you, nor will the unjust endure before your eyes.Psalm 5:5

Psalm 35:3 Bring forth the spear, and close in on those who persecute me. Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”Psalm 35:3

Psalm 42:2 My soul has thirsted for the strong living God. When will I draw close and appear before the face of God?Psalm 42:2

Psalm 63:8 My soul has clung close to you. Your right hand has supported me.Psalm 63:8

Psalm 69:15 Do not allow the tempest of water to submerge me, nor the deep to absorb me. And do not allow the well to close in on me.Psalm 69:15

Psalm 94:15 even until the time when justice is being converted into judgment, and when those who are close to justice are all those who are upright of heart.Psalm 94:15

Psalm 118:11 Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.Psalm 118:11

Psalm 148:14 Confession of him is beyond heaven and earth, and he has exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his holy ones, to the sons of Israel, to a people close to him. Alleluia.Psalm 148:14

Number of the word / term Close in Psalm: 9

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Proverbs

Proverbs 4:15 Take flight from it. Do not pass close to it. Turn away and abandon it.Proverbs 4:15

Proverbs 7:8 who crosses the street at the corner and close to the way of that house.Proverbs 7:8

Proverbs 11:17 A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.Proverbs 11:17

Proverbs 17:28 If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.Proverbs 17:28

Proverbs 22:6 The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.Proverbs 22:6

Proverbs 23:1 When you sit down to eat with a leader, pay close attention to what has been set before your face,Proverbs 23:1

Proverbs 23:11 For their close relative is strong, and he will judge their case against you.Proverbs 23:11

Proverbs 27:10 Do not dismiss your friend or your father’s friend. And do not enter your brother’s house in the day of your affliction. A close neighbor is better than a distant brother.Proverbs 27:10

Number of the word / term Close in Proverbs: 8

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes 12:4 And they will close the doors to the street, when the voice of he who grinds the grain will be humbled, and they will be disturbed at the sound of a flying thing, and all the daughters of song shall become deaf.Ecclesiastes 12:4

Number of the word / term Close in Ecclesiastes: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Song

Song of Solomon 2:5 Prop me up with flowers. Close me in with apples. For I languish through love.Song of Solomon 2:5

Number of the word / term Close in Song: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Isaiah

Isaiah 1:10 Listen to the Word of the Lord, you leaders of the people of Sodom. Listen closely to the law of our God, O people of Gomorrah.Isaiah 1:10

Isaiah 6:10 Blind the heart of this people. Make their ears heavy and close their eyes, lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and then I would heal them.”Isaiah 6:10

Isaiah 22:22 And I will place the key of the house of David upon his shoulder. And when he opens, no one will close. And when he closes, no one will open.Isaiah 22:22

Isaiah 24:10 The city of vanity has been worn away. Every house has been closed up; no one enters.Isaiah 24:10

Isaiah 26:20 Go, my people! Enter your chambers. Close your doors behind you. Conceal yourselves for a very brief time, until the indignation has passed over you.Isaiah 26:20

Isaiah 28:23 Pay close attention, and listen to my voice! Attend and hear my eloquence!Isaiah 28:23

Isaiah 29:10 For the Lord has mixed for you a spirit of deep sleep. He will close your eyes. He will cover your prophets and leaders, who see visions.Isaiah 29:10

Isaiah 32:3 The eyes of those who see will not be obscured, and the ears of those who hear will listen closely.Isaiah 32:3

Isaiah 32:9 You opulent women, rise up and listen to my voice! O confident daughters, play close attention to my eloquence!Isaiah 32:9

Isaiah 33:15 The one who walks in justice and speaks the truth, who casts out avarice with oppression and shakes all bribes from his hands, who blocks his ears so that he may not listen to blood, and closes his eyes so that he may not see evil.Isaiah 33:15

Isaiah 42:23 Who is there among you who will hear this, who will listen closely and heed this in the future?Isaiah 42:23

Isaiah 49:1 Pay attention, you islands, and listen closely, you far away peoples. The Lord has called me from the womb; from the womb of my mother, he has been mindful of my name.Isaiah 49:1

Isaiah 52:15 He will sprinkle many nations; kings will close their mouth because of him. And those to whom he was not described, have seen. And those who have not heard, have considered.Isaiah 52:15

Isaiah 55:2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and expend your labor for what does not satisfy? Listen very closely to me, and eat what is good, and then your soul will be delighted by a full measure.Isaiah 55:2

Isaiah 56:1 Thus says the Lord: Preserve judgment, and accomplish justice. For my salvation is close to its arrival, and my justice is close to being revealed.Isaiah 56:1

Isaiah 60:11 And your gates will be open continually. They will not be closed day or night, so that the strength of the nations may be brought before you, and their kings may be lead in.Isaiah 60:11

Number of the word / term Close in Isaiah: 16

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Jeremiah

Jeremiah 1:15 For behold, I will call together all the close associates of the kingdoms of the north, says the Lord. And they will arrive, and each one of them will place his throne at the entrance to the gates of Jerusalem, and over all its surrounding walls, and over all the cities of Judah.Jeremiah 1:15

Jeremiah 8:6 I paid close attention and I listened carefully. No one is speaking what is good. There is no one who does penance for his sin, saying: ‘What have I done?’ They have all turned to their own course, like a horse rushing with fury into battle.Jeremiah 8:6

Jeremiah 13:11 For just as the waistcloth clings to the loins of a man, so have I brought close to me the entire house of Israel and the entire house of Judah, says the Lord, so that they would be to me: a people, and a name, and a praise, and a glory. But they did not listen.Jeremiah 13:11

Jeremiah 13:15 Hear and pay close attention. Do not choose to lift yourself up, for the Lord has spoken.Jeremiah 13:15

Jeremiah 13:19 The cities of the south have been closed, and there is no one who may open them. All of Judah has been taken away into complete captivity.Jeremiah 13:19

Jeremiah 23:23 Do you not realize that I am a God close by, says the Lord, and not a God far away?Jeremiah 23:23

Jeremiah 30:17 For I will close up your scar, and I will heal you of your wounds, says the Lord. For they have called you an outcast, O Zion: ‘This is she who has no one asking for her.’ ”Jeremiah 30:17

Number of the word / term Close in Jeremiah: 7

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Ezekiel

Ezekiel 7:23 Cause it to be closed. For the land has been filled with the judgment of blood, and the city is full of iniquity.Ezekiel 7:23

Ezekiel 11:15 “Son of man, your brothers, the men among your close relatives, your brothers and the entire house of Israel, are all among those to whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said: ‘Withdraw far from the Lord; the earth has been given to us as a possession.’Ezekiel 11:15

Ezekiel 36:8 But as for you, O mountains of Israel, spring forth your branches, and bear your fruit, to my people Israel. For they are close to their advent.Ezekiel 36:8

Ezekiel 41:16 The thresholds, and the oblique windows, and the porticoes, encircling it on three sides, were opposite the threshold of each one, and were floored with wood throughout the entire area. But the floor reached even to the windows, and the windows were closed above the doors;Ezekiel 41:16

Ezekiel 41:19 The face of a man was closest to the palm tree on one side, and the face of a lion was closest to the palm tree on the other side. This was depicted throughout the entire house all around.Ezekiel 41:19

Ezekiel 44:1 And he turned me back, toward the way of the gate of the outer sanctuary, which looked toward the east. And it was closed.Ezekiel 44:1

Ezekiel 44:2 And the Lord said to me: “This gate will be closed; it will not be opened. And man shall not cross through it. For the Lord, the God of Israel, has entered through it, and it shall be closedEzekiel 44:2

Ezekiel 46:1 Thus says the Lord God: “The gate of the inner court which looks toward the east shall be closed for the six days on which work is done. Then, on the Sabbath day, it shall be opened. But also on the day of the new moon, it shall be opened.Ezekiel 46:1

Ezekiel 46:2 And the prince shall enter from outside, by the way of the vestibule of the gate, and he shall stand at the threshold of the gate. And the priests shall offer his holocaust and his peace offerings. And he shall adore upon the threshold of the gate, and then depart. But the gate shall not be closed until evening.Ezekiel 46:2

Ezekiel 46:12 But when the prince will offer a voluntary holocaust or a voluntary peace offering to the Lord, the gate which looks toward the east shall be opened to him. And he shall offer his holocaust and his peace offerings, just as is usually done on the Sabbath day. And he shall depart, and the gate shall be closed after he has gone out.Ezekiel 46:12

Number of the word / term Close in Ezekiel: 10

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Daniel

Daniel 4:15 Nevertheless, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with a band of iron and brass among the plants, which are close by, and let it be touched by the dew of heaven, and let its place be with the wild animals among the plants of the earth.Daniel 4:15

Daniel 6:22 My God has sent his angel, and he has closed the mouths of the lions, and they have not harmed me, because before him justice has been found in me, and, even before you, O king, I have committed no offense.”Daniel 6:22

Daniel 9:23 At the beginning of your prayers, the message came forth, yet I have come to explain it to you because you are a man who is seeking. Therefore, you must pay close attention to the message and understand the vision.Daniel 9:23

Daniel 10:9 And I heard the voice of his words, and when I heard, I lay down in confusion on my face, and my face was close to the ground.Daniel 10:9

Daniel 12:4 But you, Daniel, close the message and seal the book, until the established time. Many will pass through, and knowledge will be increased.”Daniel 12:4

Daniel 12:9 And he said, “Go, Daniel, for the words are closed and sealed until the predetermined time.Daniel 12:9

Number of the word / term Close in Daniel: 6

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Hosea

Hosea 2:21 And this will happen in that day: I will listen closely,” says the Lord. “I will hear the heavens, and they will hear the earth.Hosea 2:21

Hosea 5:1 Hear this, priests, and pay attention, house of Israel, and listen closely, house of the king. For there is a judgment against you, because you have become a trap for those you watched over, and a net stretched out over Tabor.Hosea 5:1

Number of the word / term Close in Hosea: 2

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Joel

Joel 1:2 Listen to this, elders, and pay close attention, all inhabitants of the land. Did this ever happen in your days or in the days of your fathers?Joel 1:2

Number of the word / term Close in Joel: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Amos

Amos 6:10 And his closest relative will steal him away and will burn him, so that he may carry the bones out of the house. And he will say to him that is in the inner most rooms of the house, “Now is there any left that still belongs to you?” And he will answer, “It is finished.” And he will say to him, “Be silent and do not call to mind the name of the Lord.”Amos 6:10

Number of the word / term Close in Amos: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Micah

Micah 7:5 Do not be willing to believe a friend. And do not be willing to confide in a commander. From her, who sleeps in your bosom, keep the doors of your mouth closed.Micah 7:5

Number of the word / term Close in Micah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Zechariah

Zechariah 11:11 And it became invalid in that day. And so they understood, just like the poor of the flock who stay close to me, that this is the word of the Lord.Zechariah 11:11

Number of the word / term Close in Zechariah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Malachi

Malachi 1:10 Who is there among you that would close the doors and enflame my altar without pay? I have no favor in you, says the Lord of hosts. And I will not accept a gift from your hand.Malachi 1:10

Number of the word / term Close in Malachi: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Matthew

Matthew 13:15 For the heart of this people has grown fat, and with their ears they hear heavily, and they have closed their eyes, lest at any time they might see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and then I would heal them.’Matthew 13:15

Matthew 23:13 So then: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! For you close the kingdom of heaven before men. For you yourselves do not enter, and those who are entering, you would not permit to enter.Matthew 23:13

Matthew 25:10 But while they were going to buy it, the groom arrived. And those who were prepared entered with him to the wedding, and the door was closed.Matthew 25:10

Matthew 26:49 And quickly drawing close to Jesus, he said, “Hail, Master.” And he kissed him.Matthew 26:49

Number of the word / term Close in Matthew: 4

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Luke

Luke 4:25 In truth, I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elijah in Israel, when the heavens were closed for three years and six months, when a great famine had occurred throughout the entire land.Luke 4:25

Luke 11:7 And from within, he would answer by saying: ‘Do not disturb me. The door is closed now, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give it to you.’Luke 11:7

Luke 12:1 Then, as great crowds were standing so close that they were stepping on one another, he began to say to his disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.Luke 12:1

Number of the word / term Close in Luke: 3

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book John

John 19:20 Therefore, many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was close to the city. And it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin.John 19:20

John 20:19 Then, when it was late on the same day, on the first of the Sabbaths, and the doors were closed where the disciples were gathered, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said to them: “Peace to you.”John 20:19

John 20:26 And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas was with them. Jesus arrived, though the doors had been closed, and he stood in their midst and said, “Peace to you.”John 20:26

John 20:27 Next, he said to Thomas: “Look at my hands, and place your finger here; and bring your hand close, and place it at my side. And do not choose to be unbelieving, but faithful.”John 20:27

Number of the word / term Close in John: 4

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Acts

Acts 9:38 Now since Lydda was close to Joppa, the disciples, upon hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, asking him: “Do not be slow in coming to us.”Acts 9:38

Acts 10:24 And on the next day, he entered Caesarea. And truly, Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his family and closest friends.Acts 10:24

Acts 13:16 Then Paul, rising up and motioning for silence with his hand, said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen closely.Acts 13:16

Acts 21:30 And the entire city was stirred up. And it happened that the people ran together. And apprehending Paul, they dragged him outside of the temple. And immediately the doors were closed.Acts 21:30

Acts 22:13 drawing near to me and standing close by, said to me, ‘Brother Saul, see!’ And in that same hour, I looked upon him.Acts 22:13

Acts 28:13 From there, sailing close to the shore, we arrived at Rhegium. And after one day, with the south wind blowing, we arrived on the second day at Puteoli.Acts 28:13

Acts 28:27 For the heart of this people has grown dull, and they have listened with reluctant ears, and they have closed their eyes tightly, lest perhaps they might see with the eyes, and hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and so be converted, and I would heal them.’Acts 28:27

Number of the word / term Close in Acts: 7

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Romans

Romans 7:18 For I know that what is good does not live within me, that is, within my flesh. For the willingness to do good lies close to me, but the carrying out of that good, I cannot reach.Romans 7:18

Romans 7:21 And so, I discover the law, by wanting to do good within myself, though evil lies close beside me.Romans 7:21

Romans 13:11 And we know the present time, that now is the hour for us to rise up from sleep. For already our salvation is closer than when we first believed.Romans 13:11

Number of the word / term Close in Romans: 3

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Ephesians

Ephesians 3:4 Yet, by reading this closely, you might be able to understand my prudence in the mystery of Christ.Ephesians 3:4

Ephesians 4:16 For in him, the whole body is joined closely together, by every underlying joint, through the function allotted to each part, bringing improvement to the body, toward its edification in charity.Ephesians 4:16

Number of the word / term Close in Ephesians: 2

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Philippians

Philippians 2:30 For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service.Philippians 2:30

Number of the word / term Close in Philippians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 2:2 that you not be readily disturbed or terrified in your minds, by any spirit, or word, or epistle, supposedly sent from us, claiming that the day of the Lord is close by.2 Thessalonians 2:2

Number of the word / term Close in 2 Thessalonians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 2 Timothy

2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being worn away, and the time of my dissolution presses close.2 Timothy 4:6

Number of the word / term Close in 2 Timothy: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Hebrews

Hebrews 6:8 But whatever brings forth thorns and briers is rejected, and is closest to what is accursed; their consummation is in combustion.Hebrews 6:8

Hebrews 6:9 But from you, most beloved, we are confident that there will be things better and closer to salvation; even though we speak in this way.Hebrews 6:9

Hebrews 8:13 Now in saying something new, he has made the former old. But that which decays and grows old is close to passing away.Hebrews 8:13

Hebrews 11:33 those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,Hebrews 11:33

Number of the word / term Close in Hebrews: 4

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book 1 John

1 John 3:17 Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide in him?1 John 3:17

Number of the word / term Close in 1 John: 1

Bible passages with ‘Close’ in the book Revelation

Revelation 3:7 And to the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia write: Thus says the Holy One, the True One, he who holds the key of David. He opens and no one closes. He closes and no one opens.Revelation 3:7

Revelation 3:8 I know your works. Behold, I have set an open door before you, which no one is able to close. For you have little power, and you have observed my word, and you have not denied my name.Revelation 3:8

Revelation 11:6 These have the power to close up the heavens, so that it may not rain during the days of their prophesying. And they have power over the waters, to convert them into blood, and to strike the earth with every kind of affliction as often as they will.Revelation 11:6

Revelation 20:3 And he cast him into the abyss, and he closed and sealed it, so that he would no longer seduce the nations, until the thousand years are completed. And after these things, he must be released for a brief time.Revelation 20:3

Revelation 21:25 And its gates shall not be closed throughout the day, for there shall be no night in that place.Revelation 21:25

Number of the word / term ‘Close’ in Revelation: 5

These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.

Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 181

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