Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Tell’ 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 ‘Tell’ occurs 124 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 ‘Tell’ in the book Genesis
Genesis 12:18 And Pharaoh called Abram, and he said to him: “What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me she was your wife?Genesis 12:18
Genesis 24:23 And he said to her: “Whose daughter are you? Tell me, is there any place in your father’s house to lodge?”Genesis 24:23
Genesis 24:49 For this reason, if you would act according to mercy and truth with my lord, tell me so. But if it pleases you otherwise, say that to me also, so that I may go either to the right, or to the left.”Genesis 24:49
Genesis 26:2 And the Lord appeared to him, and he said: “Do not descend into Egypt, but rest in the land that I will tell you,Genesis 26:2
Genesis 29:15 he said to him: “Though you are my brother, will you serve me for nothing? Tell me what wages you would accept.”Genesis 29:15
Genesis 37:16 So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.”Genesis 37:16
Genesis 41:55 And being hungry, the people cried out to Pharaoh, asking for provisions. And he said to them: “Go to Joseph. And do whatever he will tell you.”Genesis 41:55
Number of the word / term Tell in Genesis: 7
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Exodus
Exodus 11:2 Therefore, you will tell all the people to ask, a man of his friend, and a woman of her neighbor, for vessels of silver and of gold.Exodus 11:2
Exodus 14:15 And the Lord said to Moses: “Why cry out to me? Tell the sons of Israel to continue on.Exodus 14:15
Number of the word / term Tell in Exodus: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Numbers
Numbers 15:38 “Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall tell them to make for themselves hems at the corners of their cloaks, placing in them ribbons of hyacinth,Numbers 15:38
Numbers 22:30 The donkey said: “Am not I your animal, on which you have always been accustomed to sit, even until this present day? Tell me, when did I ever do the same thing to you.” But he said, “Never.”Numbers 22:30
Number of the word / term Tell in Numbers: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of antiquity. Consider each generation. Question your father, and he will declare it to you. Question your elders, and they will tell it to you.Deuteronomy 32:7
Number of the word / term Tell in Deuteronomy: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Judges
Judges 7:4 And the Lord said to Gideon: “The people are still too many. Lead them to the waters, and there I will test them. And those about whom I tell you that he may go with you, let him go; he whom I shall forbid to go, let him return.”Judges 7:4
Judges 13:6 And when she had gone to her husband, she said to him: “A man of God came to me, having the countenance of an Angel, exceedingly terrible. And when I had inquired of him, who he was, and where he was from, and what name he was called, he was not willing to tell me.Judges 13:6
Judges 16:10 And Delilah said to him: “Behold, you have mocked me, and you have spoken a falsehood. But at least now, tell me with what you may be bound.”Judges 16:10
Judges 16:13 And Delilah spoke to him again: “How long will you deceive me and tell me falsehoods? Reveal with what you ought to be bound.” And Samson responded to her, “If you weave the seven locks of my head with a loom, and if you tie these around a spike and fix it to the ground, I will be weak.”Judges 16:13
Number of the word / term Tell in Judges: 4
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Ruth
Ruth 3:4 But when he goes sleep, observe the place where he sleeps. And you will approach and lift up the covering, the part which covers near his feet, and lay yourself down, and sleep there; but he will tell you what you are obliged to do.”Ruth 3:4
Ruth 4:4 I wanted you to hear this, and to tell you in front of everyone sitting here, including the eldest of my people. If you will take possession of it by the right of kinship, buy it and possess it. But if it displeases you, you should reveal this to me, so that I will know what I have to do. For there is no near kinsman besides you, who is before me, and I am after you.” But he answered, “I will buy the field.”Ruth 4:4
Number of the word / term Tell in Ruth: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 1 Samuel
1 Samuel 3:15 Then Samuel slept until morning, and he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.1 Samuel 3:15
1 Samuel 9:6 And he said to him: “Behold, there is a man of God in this city, a noble man. All that he says, happens without fail. Now therefore, let us go there. For perhaps he may tell us about our way, because of which we have arrived.”1 Samuel 9:6
1 Samuel 14:34 And Saul said: “Disperse yourselves among the common people, and tell each one of them to bring to me his ox and his ram, and to slay them upon this stone, and to eat, so that you will not sin against the Lord, in eating with blood.” And so, each one, out of all the people, brought his ox, by his own hand, throughout the night. And they slew them there.1 Samuel 14:34
1 Samuel 20:4 And Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul will tell me, I will do for you.”1 Samuel 20:4
1 Samuel 25:8 Question your servants, and they will tell you. Now therefore, may your servants find favor in your eyes. For we have arrived on a good day. Whatever your hand will find, give it to your servants and to your son David.’ ”1 Samuel 25:8
1 Samuel 28:8 Therefore, he changed his usual appearance, and he put on other clothes. And he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night. And he said to her, “Divine for me, by your divining spirit, and raise up for me whomever I will tell you.”1 Samuel 28:8
Number of the word / term Tell in 1 Samuel: 6
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 2 Samuel
2 Samuel 2:26 And Abner cried out to Joab, and he said: “Will your sword rage unto utter destruction? Are you ignorant that it is perilous to act in desperation? How long will you not tell the people to cease from the pursuit of their brothers?”2 Samuel 2:26
2 Samuel 12:18 Then, on the seventh day, it happened that the infant died. And the servants of David were afraid to report to him that the little one had died. For they said: “Behold, when the child was still alive, we were speaking to him, but he would not listen to our voice. How much more will he afflict himself, if we tell him that the boy is dead?”2 Samuel 12:18
2 Samuel 13:4 And he said to him: “Why are you becoming so thin from day to day, O son of the king? Why won’t you tell me?” And Amnon said to him, “I am in love with Tamar, the sister of my brother Absalom.”2 Samuel 13:4
Number of the word / term Tell in 2 Samuel: 3
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 1 Kings
1 Kings 14:7 Go, and tell Jeroboam: ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Although I exalted you from the midst of the people, and I granted to you to be the leader over my people Israel,1 Kings 14:7
1 Kings 18:8 And he responded to him: “I am. Go and tell your lord that Elijah is here.”1 Kings 18:8
1 Kings 18:11 And now, you say to me, ‘Go and tell your lord that Elijah is here.’1 Kings 18:11
1 Kings 18:14 And now you say: ‘Go and tell your lord that Elijah is here,’ so that he may kill me!”1 Kings 18:14
1 Kings 22:18 Therefore, the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “Did I not tell you that he prophesies nothing good to me, but always evil?”1 Kings 22:18
1 Kings 22:27 And tell them: ‘Thus says the king: Put this man in prison, and sustain him with the bread of affliction, and with the water of distress, until I return in peace.’ ”1 Kings 22:27
Number of the word / term Tell in 1 Kings: 6
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 2 Kings
2 Kings 4:2 And Elisha said to her: “What do you want me to do for you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” And she responded, “I, your handmaid, do not have anything in my house, except a little oil, with which I may be anointed.”2 Kings 4:2
2 Kings 7:12 And he rose up in the night, and he said to his servants: “I tell you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we are suffering from famine, and therefore they have gone out from the camp, and they lie hidden in the fields, saying: ‘When they will have gone out from the city, we will capture them alive, and then we will be able to enter the city.’ ”2 Kings 7:12
2 Kings 8:10 And Elisha said to him: “Go, tell him: ‘You will be healed.’ But the Lord has revealed to me that, dying he shall die.”2 Kings 8:10
2 Kings 9:12 But they responded, “That is false; instead, you should tell us.” And he said to them, “He said to me these certain things, and he said, ‘Thus says the Lord: I have anointed you as king over Israel.’ ”2 Kings 9:12
2 Kings 20:5 “Return and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people: Thus says the Lord, the God of your father David: I have heard your prayer, and I have seen your tears. And behold, I have healed you. On the third day, you shall ascend to the temple of the Lord.2 Kings 20:5
2 Kings 22:15 And she responded to them: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Tell the man who sent you to me:2 Kings 22:15
Number of the word / term Tell in 2 Kings: 6
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles 21:10 “Go, and speak to David, and tell him: Thus says the Lord: I give to you the option of three things. Choose the one that you will want, and I will do it to you.”1 Chronicles 21:10
1 Chronicles 21:18 Then the Angel of the Lord instructed Gad to tell David that he should ascend and build an altar to the Lord God on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.1 Chronicles 21:18
Number of the word / term Tell in 1 Chronicles: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 18:17 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “Did I not tell you that this one would not prophesy to me anything good, but only what is evil?”2 Chronicles 18:17
2 Chronicles 34:23 And she responded to them: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Tell the man who sent you to me:2 Chronicles 34:23
Number of the word / term Tell in 2 Chronicles: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Job
Job 1:15 and the Sabeans rushed in and carried away everything, and they struck the servants with the sword; and I alone evaded them to tell you.”Job 1:15
Job 1:16 And while he was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The fire of God fell from heaven, and, having struck the sheep and the servants, it consumed them; and I alone escaped to tell you.”Job 1:16
Job 1:17 And while he also was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The Chaldeans organized three attacks, and advanced on the camels and took them; and not only that, but they have struck the servants with the sword; and I alone fled to tell you.”Job 1:17
Job 1:19 when suddenly a severe wind rushed forth from a region of the desert and shook the four corners of the house, which collapsed and crushed your children, and they are dead; and I alone escaped to tell you.”Job 1:19
Job 33:12 Therefore, it is for this reason that you have not been justified. For I tell you that God is greater than man.Job 33:12
Job 38:4 Where were you, when I set the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.Job 38:4
Number of the word / term Tell in Job: 6
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Psalm
Psalm 50:12 If I should be hungry, I would not tell you: for the whole world is mine, and all its plentitude.Psalm 50:12
Psalm 145:5 They will tell of the magnificent glory of your sanctity. And they will discourse of your wonders.Psalm 145:5
Number of the word / term Tell in Psalm: 2
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 6:12 Why is it necessary for a man to seek things that are greater than himself, when he does not know what is advantageous for himself in his life, during the number of the days of his sojourn, and while time passes by like a shadow? Or who will be able to tell him what will be in the future after him under the sun?Ecclesiastes 6:12
Number of the word / term Tell in Ecclesiastes: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Isaiah
Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the Lord has caused it to be heard to the ends of the earth. Tell the daughter of Zion: “Behold, your Saviour approaches! Behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.”Isaiah 62:11
Number of the word / term Tell in Isaiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Jeremiah
Jeremiah 38:25 But if the leaders hear that I have spoken with you, and if they come to you, and say to you: ‘Tell us what you said to the king. Do not conceal it from us, and we will not put you to death. And tell us what the king said to you,’Jeremiah 38:25
Jeremiah 42:20 For you have deceived your own souls. For you have sent me to the Lord our God, saying: ‘Pray on our behalf to the Lord our God. And in accord with anything whatsoever that the Lord our God will tell you, announce this to us, and we will do it.’Jeremiah 42:20
Jeremiah 51:31 Runner will go forth to meet runner, and messenger will meet messenger, so as to tell the king of Babylon that his city has been captured, from one end to the other,Jeremiah 51:31
Number of the word / term Tell in Jeremiah: 3
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Ezekiel
Ezekiel 12:23 Therefore, say to them: Thus says the Lord God: I will cause this proverb to cease, and it shall no longer be a common saying in Israel. And tell them that the days are approaching, and the word of every vision.Ezekiel 12:23
Ezekiel 16:6 But, passing by you, I saw that you were wallowing in your own blood. And I said to you, when you were in your blood: ‘Live.’ I tell you that I said to you, in your blood: ‘Live.’Ezekiel 16:6
Ezekiel 37:18 Then, when the sons of your people will speak to you, saying: ‘Will you not tell us what you intend by this?’Ezekiel 37:18
Number of the word / term Tell in Ezekiel: 3
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Daniel
Daniel 2:4 And the Chaldeans answered the king in Syriac, “O king, live forever. Tell the dream to your servants, and we will reveal its interpretation.”Daniel 2:4
Daniel 2:7 They answered again and said, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will reveal its interpretation.”Daniel 2:7
Daniel 2:9 Therefore, if you do not reveal to me the dream, there is only one conclusion to be reached about you, that the interpretation is likewise false, and packed full of deception, so as to speak before me until the time passes away. And so, tell me the dream, so that I will also know that the interpretation that you tell me is likewise true.”Daniel 2:9
Daniel 2:36 This is the dream; we will also tell its interpretation before you, O king.Daniel 2:36
Daniel 5:15 And now the wise astrologers have entered into my presence, so as to read this writing and to reveal to me its interpretation. And they were not able to tell me the meaning of this writing.Daniel 5:15
Number of the word / term Tell in Daniel: 5
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 2:13 And after they had gone away, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and flee into Egypt. And remain there until I tell you. For it will happen that Herod will seek the boy to destroy him.”Matthew 2:13
Matthew 3:9 And do not choose to say within yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God has the power to raise up sons to Abraham from these stones.Matthew 3:9
Matthew 4:3 And approaching, the tempter said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”Matthew 4:3
Matthew 8:4 And Jesus said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”Matthew 8:4
Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light. And what you hear whispered in the ear, preach above the rooftops.Matthew 10:27
Matthew 11:9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.Matthew 11:9
Matthew 16:20 Then he instructed his disciples that they should tell no one that he is Jesus the Christ.Matthew 16:20
Matthew 18:17 And if he will not listen to them, tell the Church. But if he will not listen to the Church, let him be to you like the pagan and the tax collector.Matthew 18:17
Matthew 21:24 In response, Jesus said to them: “I also will question you with one word: if you tell me this, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.Matthew 21:24
Matthew 21:27 And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.Matthew 21:27
Matthew 22:17 Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?”Matthew 22:17
Matthew 26:63 But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.”Matthew 26:63
Matthew 28:7 And then, go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen. And behold, he will precede you to Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you beforehand.”Matthew 28:7
Number of the word / term Tell in Matthew: 13
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Mark
Mark 1:44 And he said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go and show yourself to the high priest, and offer for your cleansing that which Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”Mark 1:44
Mark 7:36 And he instructed them not to tell anyone. But as much as he instructed them, so much more did they preach about it.Mark 7:36
Mark 8:26 And he sent him to his house, saying, “Go into your own house, and if you enter into the town, tell no one.”Mark 8:26
Mark 8:30 And he admonished them, not to tell anyone about him.Mark 8:30
Mark 10:32 Now they were on the way ascending to Jerusalem. And Jesus went ahead of them, and they were astonished. And those following him were afraid. And again, taking aside the twelve, he began to tell them what was about to happen to him.Mark 10:32
Mark 11:29 But in response, Jesus said to them: “I also will ask you one word, and if you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I do these things.Mark 11:29
Mark 11:33 And answering, they said to Jesus, “We do not know.” And in response, Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”Mark 11:33
Mark 16:7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you into Galilee. There you shall see him, just as he told you.”Mark 16:7
Number of the word / term Tell in Mark: 8
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Luke
Luke 3:8 So then, produce fruits worthy of repentance. And do not begin to say, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God has the power to raise up sons to Abraham from these stones.Luke 3:8
Luke 5:14 And he instructed him that he should tell no one, “But go, show yourself to the priest, and make the offering for your cleansing, just as Moses has commanded, as a testimony for them.”Luke 5:14
Luke 7:26 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Certainly, I tell you, and more than a prophet.Luke 7:26
Luke 7:47 Because of this, I tell you: many sins are forgiven her, because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven less, loves less.”Luke 7:47
Luke 8:56 And her parents were stupefied. And he instructed them not to tell anyone what had happened.Luke 8:56
Luke 9:21 But speaking sharply to them, he instructed them not to tell this to anyone,Luke 9:21
Luke 9:27 And yet, I tell you a truth: There are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God.”Luke 9:27
Luke 11:8 Yet if he will persevere in knocking, I tell you that, even though he would not get up and give it to him because he is a friend, yet due to his continued insistence, he will get up and give him whatever he needs.Luke 11:8
Luke 12:13 And someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.”Luke 12:13
Luke 12:51 Do you think that I have come to give peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.Luke 12:51
Luke 12:59 I tell you, you will not depart from there, until you have paid the very last coin.”Luke 12:59
Luke 13:3 No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish similarly.Luke 13:3
Luke 13:5 No, I tell you. But if you do not repent, you will all perish similarly.”Luke 13:5
Luke 13:24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able.Luke 13:24
Luke 13:32 And he said to them: “Go and tell that fox: ‘Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish healings, today and tomorrow. And on the third day I reach the end.’Luke 13:32
Luke 14:17 And he sent his servant, at the hour of the feast, to tell the invited to come; for now everything was ready.Luke 14:17
Luke 14:24 For I tell you, that none of those men who were invited will taste of my feast.’ ”Luke 14:24
Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will quickly bring vindication to them. Yet truly, when the Son of man returns, do you think that he will find faith on earth?”Luke 18:8
Luke 19:40 And he said to them, “I tell you, that if these will keep silent, the stones themselves will cry out.”Luke 19:40
Luke 20:8 And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”Luke 20:8
Luke 20:9 Then he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, and he loaned it to settlers, and he was on a sojourn for a long time.Luke 20:9
Luke 22:66 And when it was daytime, the elders of the people, and the leaders of the priests, and the scribes convened. And they led him into their council, saying, “If you are the Christ, tell us.”Luke 22:66
Luke 22:67 And he said to them: “If I tell you, you will not believe me.Luke 22:67
Number of the word / term Tell in Luke: 23
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book John
John 10:24 And so the Jews surrounded him and said to him: “How long will you hold our souls in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”John 10:24
John 13:19 And I tell you this now, before it happens, so that when it has happened, you may believe that I am.John 13:19
John 16:5 But I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you. And now I am going to him who sent me. And no one among you has asked me, ‘Where are you going?’John 16:5
John 16:7 But I tell you the truth: it is expedient for you that I am going. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But when I will have gone away, I will send him to you.John 16:7
John 20:15 Jesus said to her: “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you seeking?” Considering that it was the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have moved him, tell me where you have placed him, and I will take him away.”John 20:15
John 20:17 Jesus said to her: “Do not touch me. For I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers and tell them: ‘I am ascending to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.’ ”John 20:17
Number of the word / term Tell in John: 6
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Acts
Acts 10:6 This man is a guest with a certain Simon, a tanner, whose house is beside the sea. He will tell you what you must do.”Acts 10:6
Acts 23:17 And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: “Lead this young man to the tribune. For he has something to tell him.”Acts 23:17
Acts 23:19 Then the tribune, taking him by the hand, withdrew with him by themselves, and he asked him: “What is it that you have to tell me?”Acts 23:19
Acts 23:22 And then the tribune dismissed the young man, instructing him not to tell anyone that he had made known these things to him.Acts 23:22
Number of the word / term Tell in Acts: 4
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery. Certainly, we shall all rise again, but we shall not all be transformed:1 Corinthians 15:51
Number of the word / term Tell in 1 Corinthians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 12:1 If it is necessary (though certainly not expedient) to glory, then I will next tell of visions and revelations from the Lord.2 Corinthians 12:1
Number of the word / term Tell in 2 Corinthians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Philippians
Philippians 3:18 For many persons, about whom I have often told you (and now tell you, weeping,) are walking as enemies of the cross of Christ.Philippians 3:18
Number of the word / term Tell in Philippians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Colossians
Colossians 4:17 And tell Archippus: “See to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, in order to fulfill it.”Colossians 4:17
Number of the word / term Tell in Colossians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Philemon
Philemon 1:19 I, Paul, have written this with my own hand: I will repay. And I need not tell you, that you are also in debt yourself, to me.Philemon 1:19
Number of the word / term Tell in Philemon: 1
Bible passages with ‘Tell’ in the book Revelation
Revelation 17:7 And the Angel said to me: “Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has seven heads and ten horns.Revelation 17:7
Number of the word / term ‘Tell’ in Revelation: 1
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 124
