"LABOUR" in the KJV Bible

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2 Esdras 16:45chapter context similar meaning "And therefore they that labour labour in vain:" 2 Esdras 16:45 KJVcopy save

And therefore they that labour labour in vain:

Ecclesiasticus 34:23chapter context similar meaning "When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?" Ecclesiasticus 34:23 KJVcopy save

When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?

Ecclesiasticus 51:27chapter context similar meaning "Behold with your eyes, how that I have but little labour, and have gotten unto me much rest." Ecclesiasticus 51:27 KJVcopy save

Behold with your eyes, how that I have but little labour, and have gotten unto me much rest.

2 Esdras 10:47chapter context similar meaning "And whereas she told thee that she nourished him with labour: that was the dwelling in Jerusalem." 2 Esdras 10:47 KJVcopy save

And whereas she told thee that she nourished him with labour: that was the dwelling in Jerusalem.

Wisdom of Solomon 17:20chapter context similar meaning "For the whole world shined with clear light, and none were hindered in their labour:" Wisdom of Solomon 17:20 KJVcopy save

For the whole world shined with clear light, and none were hindered in their labour:

Ecclesiasticus 19:11chapter context similar meaning "A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child." Ecclesiasticus 19:11 KJVcopy save

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

2 Esdras 5:12chapter context similar meaning "At the same time shall men hope, but nothing obtain: they shall labour, but their ways shall not prosper." 2 Esdras 5:12 KJVcopy save

At the same time shall men hope, but nothing obtain: they shall labour, but their ways shall not prosper.

Ecclesiasticus 33:27chapter context similar meaning "Send him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil." Ecclesiasticus 33:27 KJVcopy save

Send him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil.

2 Maccabees 2:26chapter context similar meaning "Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;" 2 Maccabees 2:26 KJVcopy save

Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;

Ecclesiasticus 40:18chapter context similar meaning "To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both." Ecclesiasticus 40:18 KJVcopy save

To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.

1 Esdras 4:22chapter context similar meaning "By this also ye must know that women have dominion over you: do ye not labour and toil, and give and bring all to the woman?" 1 Esdras 4:22 KJVcopy save

By this also ye must know that women have dominion over you: do ye not labour and toil, and give and bring all to the woman?

Ecclesiasticus 30:13chapter context similar meaning "Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee." Ecclesiasticus 30:13 KJVcopy save

Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.

2 Esdras 2:12chapter context similar meaning "They shall have the tree of life for an ointment of sweet savour; they shall neither labour, nor be weary." 2 Esdras 2:12 KJVcopy save

They shall have the tree of life for an ointment of sweet savour; they shall neither labour, nor be weary.

2 Esdras 7:14chapter context similar meaning "If then they that live labour not to enter these strait and vain things, they can never receive those that are laid up for them." 2 Esdras 7:14 KJVcopy save

If then they that live labour not to enter these strait and vain things, they can never receive those that are laid up for them.

Wisdom of Solomon 9:10chapter context similar meaning "O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee." Wisdom of Solomon 9:10 KJVcopy save

O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee.

Ecclesiasticus 31:3chapter context similar meaning "The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates." Ecclesiasticus 31:3 KJVcopy save

The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.

2 Esdras 3:33chapter context similar meaning "And yet their reward appeareth not, and their labour hath no fruit: for I have gone here and there through the heathen, and I see that they flow in wealth, and think not upon thy commandments." 2 Esdras 3:33 KJVcopy save

And yet their reward appeareth not, and their labour hath no fruit: for I have gone here and there through the heathen, and I see that they flow in wealth, and think not upon thy commandments.

2 Esdras 13:38chapter context similar meaning "And shall lay before them their evil thoughts, and the torments wherewith they shall begin to be tormented, which are like unto a flame: and he shall destroy them without labour by the law which is like unto me." 2 Esdras 13:38 KJVcopy save

And shall lay before them their evil thoughts, and the torments wherewith they shall begin to be tormented, which are like unto a flame: and he shall destroy them without labour by the law which is like unto me.

2 Esdras 9:22chapter context similar meaning "Let the multitude perish then, which was born in vain; and let my grape be kept, and my plant; for with great labour have I made it perfect." 2 Esdras 9:22 KJVcopy save

Let the multitude perish then, which was born in vain; and let my grape be kept, and my plant; for with great labour have I made it perfect.

Ecclesiasticus 13:26chapter context similar meaning "A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind." Ecclesiasticus 13:26 KJVcopy save

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind.

2 Esdras 10:14chapter context similar meaning "Then say I unto thee, Like as thou hast brought forth with labour; even so the earth also hath given her fruit, namely, man, ever since the beginning unto him that made her." 2 Esdras 10:14 KJVcopy save

Then say I unto thee, Like as thou hast brought forth with labour; even so the earth also hath given her fruit, namely, man, ever since the beginning unto him that made her.

Wisdom of Solomon 15:4chapter context similar meaning "For neither did the mischievous invention of men deceive us, nor an image spotted with divers colours, the painter's fruitless labour;" Wisdom of Solomon 15:4 KJVcopy save

For neither did the mischievous invention of men deceive us, nor an image spotted with divers colours, the painter's fruitless labour;

2 Esdras 5:34chapter context similar meaning "And I said, No, Lord: but of very grief have I spoken: for my reins pain me every hour, while I labour to comprehend the way of the most High, and to seek out part of his judgment." 2 Esdras 5:34 KJVcopy save

And I said, No, Lord: but of very grief have I spoken: for my reins pain me every hour, while I labour to comprehend the way of the most High, and to seek out part of his judgment.

Ecclesiasticus 16:27chapter context similar meaning "He garnished his works for ever, and in his hand are the chief of them unto all generations: they neither labour, nor are weary, nor cease from their works." Ecclesiasticus 16:27 KJVcopy save

He garnished his works for ever, and in his hand are the chief of them unto all generations: they neither labour, nor are weary, nor cease from their works.

Wisdom of Solomon 15:9chapter context similar meaning "Notwithstanding his care is, not that he shall have much labour, nor that his life is short: but striveth to excel goldsmiths and silversmiths, and endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it his glory to make counterfeit things." Wisdom of Solomon 15:9 KJVcopy save

Notwithstanding his care is, not that he shall have much labour, nor that his life is short: but striveth to excel goldsmiths and silversmiths, and endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it his glory to make counterfeit things.

Wisdom of Solomon 16:20chapter context similar meaning "Instead whereof thou feddest thine own people with angels' food, and didst send them from heaven bread prepared without their labour, able to content every man's delight, and agreeing to every taste." Wisdom of Solomon 16:20 KJVcopy save

Instead whereof thou feddest thine own people with angels' food, and didst send them from heaven bread prepared without their labour, able to content every man's delight, and agreeing to every taste.

2 Esdras 8:14chapter context similar meaning "If therefore thou shalt destroy him which with so great labour was fashioned, it is an easy thing to be ordained by thy commandment, that the thing which was made might be preserved." 2 Esdras 8:14 KJVcopy save

If therefore thou shalt destroy him which with so great labour was fashioned, it is an easy thing to be ordained by thy commandment, that the thing which was made might be preserved.

2 Esdras 10:24chapter context similar meaning "And therefore shake off thy great heaviness, and put away the multitude of sorrows, that the Mighty may be merciful unto thee again, and the Highest shall give thee rest and ease from thy labour." 2 Esdras 10:24 KJVcopy save

And therefore shake off thy great heaviness, and put away the multitude of sorrows, that the Mighty may be merciful unto thee again, and the Highest shall give thee rest and ease from thy labour.

Ecclesiasticus 11:21chapter context similar meaning "Marvel not at the works of sinners; but trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labour: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich." Ecclesiasticus 11:21 KJVcopy save

Marvel not at the works of sinners; but trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labour: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

Ecclesiasticus 33:25chapter context similar meaning "If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty." Ecclesiasticus 33:25 KJVcopy save

If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.