Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5842 eloquence
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5842 eloquence

5842 eloquence

The ability to speak with fluency and persuasive power, using words appropriate to the circumstances.

Examples of lack of eloquence

Ex 4:10 See also Ex 6:12,30; 2Co 10:10; 2Co 11:6

Preaching the gospel does not rely on human eloquence

1Co 1:17 See also 1Co 1:19-21; 1Co 2:1; 1Co 13:1

Eloquence that comes from God

Ac 6:9-10 See also Ex 4:11,15-16; Isa 32:4; Mk 13:11; Lk 21:15; Ac 18:4; Ac 19:8-10

Examples of eloquence in speeches

Ac 5:35-40; Ac 17:22-23; Ac 18:24-28

Eloquent words may lead to sin

Pr 7:21 See also Ps 12:3-4; Ps 55:21; Pr 2:16; Pr 5:3; Pr 6:24; Pr 29:5

Sayings concerning eloquence

Ps 45:1 See also Pr 10:31-32; Pr 12:18; Pr 22:11; Ecc 10:12

See also

2410cross, the
2420gospel
5101Moses
5107Paul
5193tongue
5345influence
5547speech, power of
6020sin
7751persuasion

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