How to Find Appropriate Bible Quotes
There are many situations for which a Bible verse is welcome or needed. However, finding the appropriate verse can be tedious when it comes to searching the many editions of the Bible that have been published. Concordances are invaluable when trying to locate a specific verse or a verse that addresses a certain topic. Learn how to find the verses you need quickly and effectively by using print concordances and free online tools.
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Instructions
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Print Concordance Method
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Choose the word you want to look up. Use "joy" as an example.
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Check the index of the concordance for "joy." Verses with "joy" from throughout the Bible are listed by book and verse number or as a full passage.
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Use the book and verse reference to look up the verse you want to read in the Bible.
Online Method
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Locate an online concordance, such as the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance on the Bible Study Tools website.
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Select the appropriate Bible translation you would like to search, such as the King James Version.
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Enter the word(s) you have chosen, such as "joy," and click the appropriate search button. Scroll through the results.
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Click on the verse you want to read; or use the book and verse number in the results to look up the verse in your own Bible.
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Tips & Warnings
Write down verses you find particularly meaningful or appropriate for your situation.
Some online concordances allow you to compare verses from different Bible translations.
Depending on the Bible translation you're searching, you might not find a keyword easily in that specific translation.
References
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