"NATION" in the KJV Bible

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2 Maccabees 4:2chapter context similar meaning "Thus was he bold to call him a traitor, that had deserved well of the city, and tendered his own nation, and was so zealous of the laws." 2 Maccabees 4:2 KJVcopy save

Thus was he bold to call him a traitor, that had deserved well of the city, and tendered his own nation, and was so zealous of the laws.

2 Maccabees 6:31chapter context similar meaning "And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation." 2 Maccabees 6:31 KJVcopy save

And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation.

2 Maccabees 4:10chapter context similar meaning "Which when the king had granted, and he had gotten into his hand the rule he forthwith brought his own nation to Greekish fashion." 2 Maccabees 4:10 KJVcopy save

Which when the king had granted, and he had gotten into his hand the rule he forthwith brought his own nation to Greekish fashion.

2 Maccabees 5:22chapter context similar meaning "And he left governors to vex the nation: at Jerusalem, Philip, for his country a Phrygian, and for manners more barbarous than he that set him there;" 2 Maccabees 5:22 KJVcopy save

And he left governors to vex the nation: at Jerusalem, Philip, for his country a Phrygian, and for manners more barbarous than he that set him there;

2 Maccabees 14:34chapter context similar meaning "After these words he departed. Then the priests lifted up their hands toward heaven, and besought him that was ever a defender of their nation, saying in this manner;" 2 Maccabees 14:34 KJVcopy save

After these words he departed. Then the priests lifted up their hands toward heaven, and besought him that was ever a defender of their nation, saying in this manner;

2 Maccabees 11:25chapter context similar meaning "Wherefore our mind is, that this nation shall be in rest, and we have determined to restore them their temple, that they may live according to the customs of their forefathers." 2 Maccabees 11:25 KJVcopy save

Wherefore our mind is, that this nation shall be in rest, and we have determined to restore them their temple, that they may live according to the customs of their forefathers.

2 Maccabees 5:6chapter context similar meaning "But Jason slew his own citizens without mercy, not considering that to get the day of them of his own nation would be a most unhappy day for him; but thinking they had been his enemies, and not his countrymen, whom he conquered." 2 Maccabees 5:6 KJVcopy save

But Jason slew his own citizens without mercy, not considering that to get the day of them of his own nation would be a most unhappy day for him; but thinking they had been his enemies, and not his countrymen, whom he conquered.

Judith 6:19chapter context similar meaning "O Lord God of heaven, behold their pride, and pity the low estate of our nation, and look upon the face of those that are sanctified unto thee this day." Judith 6:19 KJVcopy save

O Lord God of heaven, behold their pride, and pity the low estate of our nation, and look upon the face of those that are sanctified unto thee this day.

Additions to Esther 16:11chapter context similar meaning "Had so far forth obtained the favour that we shew toward every nation, as that he was called our father, and was continually honoured of all the next person unto the king." Additions to Esther 16:11 KJVcopy save

Had so far forth obtained the favour that we shew toward every nation, as that he was called our father, and was continually honoured of all the next person unto the king.

1 Maccabees 13:6chapter context similar meaning "Doubtless I will avenge my nation, and the sanctuary, and our wives, and our children: for all the heathen are gathered to destroy us of very malice." 1 Maccabees 13:6 KJVcopy save

Doubtless I will avenge my nation, and the sanctuary, and our wives, and our children: for all the heathen are gathered to destroy us of very malice.

2 Maccabees 6:12chapter context similar meaning "Now I beseech those that read this book, that they be not discouraged for these calamities, but that they judge those punishments not to be for destruction, but for a chastening of our nation." 2 Maccabees 6:12 KJVcopy save

Now I beseech those that read this book, that they be not discouraged for these calamities, but that they judge those punishments not to be for destruction, but for a chastening of our nation.

Judith 11:10chapter context similar meaning "Therefore, O lord and governor, respect not his word; but lay it up in thine heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God." Judith 11:10 KJVcopy save

Therefore, O lord and governor, respect not his word; but lay it up in thine heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God.

Judith 5:10chapter context similar meaning "But when a famine covered all the land of Chanaan, they went down into Egypt, and sojourned there, while they were nourished, and became there a great multitude, so that one could not number their nation." Judith 5:10 KJVcopy save

But when a famine covered all the land of Chanaan, they went down into Egypt, and sojourned there, while they were nourished, and became there a great multitude, so that one could not number their nation.

1 Maccabees 12:6chapter context similar meaning "Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:" 1 Maccabees 12:6 KJVcopy save

Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:

1 Maccabees 14:28chapter context similar meaning "At Saramel in the great congregation of the priests, and people, and rulers of the nation, and elders of the country, were these things notified unto us." 1 Maccabees 14:28 KJVcopy save

At Saramel in the great congregation of the priests, and people, and rulers of the nation, and elders of the country, were these things notified unto us.

1 Maccabees 15:2chapter context similar meaning "The contents whereof were these: King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and prince of his nation, and to the people of the Jews, greeting:" 1 Maccabees 15:2 KJVcopy save

The contents whereof were these: King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and prince of his nation, and to the people of the Jews, greeting:

1 Maccabees 13:36chapter context similar meaning "King Demetrius unto Simon the high priest, and friend of kings, as also unto the elders and nation of the Jews, sendeth greeting:" 1 Maccabees 13:36 KJVcopy save

King Demetrius unto Simon the high priest, and friend of kings, as also unto the elders and nation of the Jews, sendeth greeting:

1 Esdras 8:10chapter context similar meaning "Having determined to deal graciously, I have given order, that such of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests and Levites being within our realm, as are willing and desirous should go with thee unto Jerusalem." 1 Esdras 8:10 KJVcopy save

Having determined to deal graciously, I have given order, that such of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests and Levites being within our realm, as are willing and desirous should go with thee unto Jerusalem.

1 Maccabees 14:4chapter context similar meaning "As for the land of Judea, that was quiet all the days of Simon; for he sought the good of his nation in such wise, as that evermore his authority and honour pleased them well." 1 Maccabees 14:4 KJVcopy save

As for the land of Judea, that was quiet all the days of Simon; for he sought the good of his nation in such wise, as that evermore his authority and honour pleased them well.

Tobit 1:3chapter context similar meaning "I Tobit have walked all the days of my life in the ways of truth and justice, and I did many almsdeeds to my brethren, and my nation, who came with me to Nineve, into the land of the Assyrians." Tobit 1:3 KJVcopy save

I Tobit have walked all the days of my life in the ways of truth and justice, and I did many almsdeeds to my brethren, and my nation, who came with me to Nineve, into the land of the Assyrians.

2 Maccabees 14:9chapter context similar meaning "Wherefore, O king, seeing knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily shewest unto all." 2 Maccabees 14:9 KJVcopy save

Wherefore, O king, seeing knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily shewest unto all.

Judith 6:5chapter context similar meaning "And thou, Achior, an hireling of Ammon, which hast spoken these words in the day of thine iniquity, shalt see my face no more from this day, until I take vengeance of this nation that came out of Egypt." Judith 6:5 KJVcopy save

And thou, Achior, an hireling of Ammon, which hast spoken these words in the day of thine iniquity, shalt see my face no more from this day, until I take vengeance of this nation that came out of Egypt.

2 Maccabees 7:37chapter context similar meaning "But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;" 2 Maccabees 7:37 KJVcopy save

But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;

Additions to Esther 16:13chapter context similar meaning "Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation." Additions to Esther 16:13 KJVcopy save

Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation.

Wisdom of Solomon 17:2chapter context similar meaning "For when unrighteous men thought to oppress the holy nation; they being shut up in their houses, the prisoners of darkness, and fettered with the bonds of a long night, lay there exiled from the eternal providence." Wisdom of Solomon 17:2 KJVcopy save

For when unrighteous men thought to oppress the holy nation; they being shut up in their houses, the prisoners of darkness, and fettered with the bonds of a long night, lay there exiled from the eternal providence.

2 Maccabees 14:8chapter context similar meaning "First, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own countrymen: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforersaid." 2 Maccabees 14:8 KJVcopy save

First, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own countrymen: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforersaid.

Ecclesiasticus 16:6chapter context similar meaning "In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire." Ecclesiasticus 16:6 KJVcopy save

In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.

Judith 5:21chapter context similar meaning "But if there be no iniquity in their nation, let my lord now pass by, lest their Lord defend them, and their God be for them, and we become a reproach before all the world." Judith 5:21 KJVcopy save

But if there be no iniquity in their nation, let my lord now pass by, lest their Lord defend them, and their God be for them, and we become a reproach before all the world.

Judith 9:14chapter context similar meaning "And make every nation and tribe to acknowledge that thou art the God of all power and might, and that there is none other that protecteth the people of Israel but thou." Judith 9:14 KJVcopy save

And make every nation and tribe to acknowledge that thou art the God of all power and might, and that there is none other that protecteth the people of Israel but thou.

1 Maccabees 11:42chapter context similar meaning "So Demetrius sent unto Jonathan, saying, I will not only do this for thee and thy people, but I will greatly honour thee and thy nation, if opportunity serve." 1 Maccabees 11:42 KJVcopy save

So Demetrius sent unto Jonathan, saying, I will not only do this for thee and thy people, but I will greatly honour thee and thy nation, if opportunity serve.