5842 eloquence
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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

Exodus 4:10

Examples of lack of eloquence

See also

Exodus 6:12,30
2 Corinthians 10:10; 11:6
1 Corinthians 1:17

Preaching the gospel does not rely on human eloquence

See also

1 Corinthians 1:19-21; 2:1; 13:1
Acts 6:9-10

Eloquence that comes from God

See also

Exodus 4:11,15-16
Isaiah 32:4
Mark 13:11
Luke 21:15
Acts 18:4; 19:8-10
Acts 5:35-40; 17:22-23; 18:24-28

Examples of eloquence in speeches

Proverbs 7:21

Eloquent words may lead to sin

See also

Psalms 12:3-4; 55:21
Proverbs 2:16; 5:3; 6:24; 29:5
Psalms 45:1

Sayings concerning eloquence

See also

Proverbs 10:31-32; 12:18; 22:11
Ecclesiastes 10:12

See also

2410 cross, the
2420 gospel
5102 Moses, life of
5107 Paul
5193 tongue
5346 injury
5550 speech, negative
6020 sin
7751 persuasion
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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