In the context of the Bible, the concept of "attempted" can be understood as actions or intentions that were initiated but not brought to completion, often due to divine intervention or human failure. The Bible provides several instances where attempts were made, either in obedience to God or in defiance of His will, with varying outcomes.

1. Attempted Sacrifice of Isaac:

One of the most profound examples of an attempted action in the Bible is the near-sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham. In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham obeys and attempts to carry out the command, but at the last moment, an angel of the Lord intervenes:

"But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, 'Abraham, Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. 'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' He said. 'Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.'" (Genesis 22:11-12)

This attempted sacrifice is pivotal in demonstrating Abraham's faith and obedience, and it foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

2. Attempted Rebellion at Babel:

In Genesis 11, humanity attempts to build a city and a tower reaching the heavens, known as the Tower of Babel. This endeavor is an act of defiance against God's command to fill the earth. The attempt is thwarted by God, who confuses their language and scatters them across the earth:

"Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech." (Genesis 11:7)

This event illustrates the futility of human pride and the sovereignty of God over human affairs.

3. Attempted Murder of David:

King Saul's repeated attempts to kill David are chronicled in the books of 1 Samuel. Driven by jealousy and fear of losing his throne, Saul makes several attempts on David's life. Despite Saul's efforts, God protects David, who eventually becomes king of Israel:

"Saul tried to pin David to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him, so that Saul drove the spear into the wall. That night David fled and escaped." (1 Samuel 19:10)

These attempts highlight God's providential care and the fulfillment of His promises to David.

4. Attempted Temptation of Jesus:

In the New Testament, Satan's attempt to tempt Jesus in the wilderness is a significant event. Recorded in Matthew 4 and Luke 4, Satan presents Jesus with three temptations, each designed to lure Him away from His divine mission. Jesus resists each attempt by quoting Scripture, demonstrating His obedience to the Father:

"Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 'All this I will give You,' he said, 'if You will fall down and worship me.' 'Away from me, Satan!' Jesus declared. 'For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’" (Matthew 4:8-10)

This attempted temptation underscores Jesus' sinlessness and His role as the perfect Savior.

5. Attempted Arrest of Jesus:

Before His crucifixion, there were several attempts to arrest Jesus by the religious leaders who felt threatened by His teachings and growing influence. These attempts were often thwarted by the crowds or by Jesus' own actions, as seen in John 7:

"At this, they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come." (John 7:30)

These attempts reveal the divine timing of Jesus' mission and the fulfillment of prophecy.

In each of these instances, the concept of "attempted" serves to highlight the interplay between human intention and divine sovereignty, illustrating the overarching narrative of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.(imp. & p. p.) of Attempt.2021. epicheireo -- to put one's hand to, hence to attempt
... Word Origin from epi and cheir Definition to put one's hand to, hence to attempt
NASB Word Usage attempted (1), attempting (1), undertaken (1). ...
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3984. peira -- a trial, an experiment
... attempt. Word Origin a prim. word Definition a trial, an experiment NASB
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2983. lambano -- to take, receive
... root lab- Definition to take, receive NASB Word Usage accept (1), accepting (1),
attempted* (1), bring (2), caught (1), caught caught (1), collect (1 ...
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It Will be Attempted to Give a Complete List of his Writings In
... Chapter III. Writings and Personal Characteristics of S. Athanasius Section 1.
It will be attempted to give a complete list of his writings in. ...
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How Licinius Attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine.
... The Life of the blessed emperor constantine, by eusebius pamphilus. Book I. Chapter
L."How Licinius attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine. ...
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Death of Maximin, who had Attempted a Conspiracy, and of Others ...
... Book I. Chapter XLVII."Death of Maximin, who had attempted a Conspiracy, and
of Others whom Constantine detected by Divine Revelation. ...
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Christ Cures a Demoniacal Youth after the Disciples had Attempted ...
... TO CESAREA PHILIPPI. Section 187. Christ Cures a Demoniacal Youth after the
Disciples had attempted it in vain. (Mark, ix., 14; Matt ...
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Refutation of the Calumnies by which it is Attempted to Throw ...
... THE BENEFITS IT CONFERS, AND THE EFFECTS RESULTING FROM IT. CHAPTER 16. REFUTATION
OF THE CALUMNIES BY WHICH IT IS ATTEMPTED TO THROW ODIUM ON THIS DOCTRINE. ...
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Any one who Examines the Subject Will See that Jesus Attempted and ...
... Chapter XXVII. Any one who examines the subject will see that Jesus attempted
and successfully accomplished works? Any one who ...
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The Personal History of Callistus; his Occupation as a Banker ...
... Chapter VII."The Personal History of Callistus; His Occupation as a Banker; Fraud
on Carpophorus; Callistus Absconds; Attempted Suicide; Condemned to the ...
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Refutation of the Arguments of the Marcionites, who Attempted to ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXIX."Refutation of the arguments of the Marcionites,
who attempted to show that God was the author of sin, because He ...
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Proceedings of Macedonius in Mantinium. His Removal from his See ...
... Book IV. Chapter XXI."Proceedings of Macedonius in Mantinium. His Removal from his
See when he attempted to remove the Coffin of Constantine the Great. ...
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No Sorrow Like Messiah's Sorrow
... And, upon very slight grounds, a proof has been attempted of the great doctrines
of the Gospel, which may be proved much more safely and solidly from the ...
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Attempted (8 Occurrences)
...Attempted (8 Occurrences). Luke 1:1 Seeing that many have attempted to draw up a
narrative of the facts which are received with full assurance among us (WEY). ...
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Esarhaddon (3 Occurrences)
... king. His father had been so displeased with Babylon that he had attempted
to annihilate the city by making it a swamp. Esarhaddon ...
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Confederate (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) of or pertaining to the government of the eleven Southern States of the
United States which (1860-1865) attempted to establish an independent nation ...
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Amalekite (12 Occurrences)
... Their kings bore the hereditary name of Agag (Numbers 24:7; 1 Samuel 15:8). They
attempted to stop the Israelites when they marched through their territory ...
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Lazarus (19 Occurrences)
... and natural. No one of the attempted explanations which deny the reality
of the miracle can offer even a show of probability. That ...
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Passover (81 Occurrences)
... that the Canaanites had such a festival), have seized upon the `omer, or sheaf offering,
as the basis of the hagh (festival), and have attempted to explain the ...
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Attempting (24 Occurrences)

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Attempt (23 Occurrences)

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Exploration
... places, with their modern sites, and the distances between them, was the Onomasticon
of Eusebius, as it was enlarged by Jerome, which attempted seriously the ...
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James (40 Occurrences)
... have applied the phrase "his mother's sister" in John 19:25 to Mary the wife of
Clopas, instead of to a separate person, and have thus attempted to identify ...
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