Answer

“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.

“Spend the night here,” Balaam replied, “and I will give you the answer that the LORD speaks to me.” So the princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.

And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.

Therefore we said, ‘If they ever say this to us or to our descendants, we will answer: Look at the replica of the altar of the LORD that our fathers made, not for burnt offerings or sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you.’

Her wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself,

She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and finally on the seventh day, because she had pressed him so much, he told her the answer. And in turn she explained the riddle to her people.

When that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”

So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.

And David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner, “Will you not answer me, Abner?” “Who are you who calls to the king?” Abner replied.

He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.

They looked, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.

And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD their God who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, the LORD has brought all this disaster upon them.’”

The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!

Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made.

Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.

And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, He has brought all this disaster upon them.’”

The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!

‘Now I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place and on its people.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.

And this is the answer they returned: “We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and completed.

If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.”

“Call out if you please, but who will answer? To which of the holy ones will you turn?

If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.

How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him?

For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy.

For He is not a man like me, that I can answer Him, that we can take each other to court.

Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.

You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands.

“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?

I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth.

“So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me.

I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.

I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me.

…what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account?

(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.

But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.

There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”

I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.

I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.

Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught

With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.

Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly!

A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.

A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.

Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

…to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

I opened for my beloved, but he had turned and gone. My heart sank at his departure. I sought him but did not find him. I called, but he did not answer.

What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”

O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you.

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles.

This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances,

Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.

Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,

I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer,

When you tell them all these things, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer.

Then you are to answer them: ‘It is because your fathers have forsaken Me, declares the LORD, and followed other gods, and served and worshiped them. They abandoned Me and did not keep My instruction.

Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry,

For when any Israelite or any foreigner dwelling in Israel separates himself from Me, sets up idols in his heart, and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of Me, I the LORD will answer him Myself.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision: