Topic

Desire

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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

Spiritual

  • Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
  • Psalm 9:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
  • Psalm 17:1 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit.
  • Psalm 22:26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
  • Psalm 24:6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah
  • Psalm 25:5 Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
  • Psalm 25:15 My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
  • Psalm 27:8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
  • Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
  • Psalm 33:20 Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
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Word study: the Hebrew and Greek words behind “desire” →

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.