Sometimes quotes we say actually came from the Bible. Here are a few:
1. A man after his own heart - 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord sought him a man after his own heart...
2. Out of the mouth of babes - Psalm 8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies...
3.Twinkling of an eye - 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye ...
Here are a few that don't have the exact wording but you will be able to see where we get the saying from.
1. Going the extra mile - Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
2. United we stand, "divided we fall" - Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.
3. By the sweat of your brow - Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread...
4. Pride comes before a fall - Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall
5. Spare the rod, spoil the child - Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
6. Rise and Shine - Isaiah 60:1 ARSIE, SHINE, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
7. A leopard can't change his spots - Jeremiah13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the lepard his spots?...
There is even more saying we get from the Bible These are just a few. See how many you can find!
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