Löydetty 169 Tulokset: won
I have been wondering how I could have come to such a pitch of distress, so great a flood as that which now engulfs me -- I who was so generous and well-loved in my heyday. (1 Maccabees 6, 11)
and all who were disturbing the peace of their own people rallied to him, and, having won control of Judaea, did much harm in Israel. (1 Maccabees 7, 22)
They threw down their arms and made peace. The Jews were covered in glory, in the eyes of the king and of everyone else in his kingdom. Having won renown in his kingdom, they returned to Jerusalem laden with booty. (1 Maccabees 11, 51)
Furthermore, when we have won back our kingdom, we shall bestow such great honour on yourself, your nation and the sanctuary as will make your glory known throughout the world.' (1 Maccabees 15, 9)
A fierce engagement followed, and with God's help Judas' men won the day; the defeated nomads begged Judas to offer them the right hand of friendship, and promised to surrender their herds and make themselves generally useful to him. (2 Maccabees 12, 11)
Lysias mounted the rostrum and made a convincing defence of the provisions which convinced and calmed them and won their goodwill. He then withdrew to Antioch. So much for the episode of the king's offensive and retreat. (2 Maccabees 13, 26)
He put fresh heart into them by citing the Law and the Prophets and, by stirring up memories of the battles they had already won, he filled them with new enthusiasm. (2 Maccabees 15, 9)
Another thing I have observed under the sun: that the race is not won by the speediest, nor the battle by the champions; it is not the wise who get food, nor the intelligent wealth, nor the learned favour: chance and mischance befall them all. (Ecclesiastes 9, 11)
Having won God's favour, he has been loved and, as he was living among sinners, has been taken away. (Wisdom of Solomon 4, 10)
Or if you are eager for wide experience, she knows the past, she forecasts the future; she knows how to turn maxims, and solve riddles; she has foreknowledge of signs and wonders, and of the unfolding of the ages and the times. (Wisdom of Solomon 8, 8)
She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord, and withstood fearsome kings with wonders and signs. (Wisdom of Solomon 10, 16)
Even more wonderful, in the water -- which quenches all -- the fire raged fiercer than ever; for the elements fight for the upright. (Wisdom of Solomon 16, 17)
