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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "attempts" can be understood as human efforts or endeavors to achieve a particular goal or outcome. The Scriptures provide numerous examples of attempts, both successful and unsuccessful, that reveal the nature of human initiative and divine sovereignty.

Human Attempts and Divine Sovereignty

The Bible often illustrates the tension between human attempts and God's ultimate control over events. Proverbs 16:9 states, "A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." This verse highlights the reality that while humans may make plans and attempt to carry them out, it is ultimately God who directs the outcome.

Examples of Attempts in Scripture

1. The Tower of Babel: In Genesis 11:1-9, humanity's attempt to build a tower reaching the heavens is thwarted by God. The people sought to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered across the earth. However, God confused their language and dispersed them, demonstrating that human attempts contrary to His will are futile.

2. Abraham and Sarah: In Genesis 16, Abraham and Sarah attempt to fulfill God's promise of offspring through their own means by having Abraham father a child with Hagar, Sarah's maidservant. This attempt leads to complications and strife, illustrating the consequences of relying on human wisdom rather than waiting on God's timing.

3. Moses and the Rock: In Numbers 20:7-12, Moses attempts to provide water for the Israelites by striking a rock, contrary to God's command to speak to it. This act of disobedience results in Moses being denied entry into the Promised Land, underscoring the importance of following God's instructions precisely.

4. Peter's Defense of Jesus: In John 18:10-11, Peter attempts to defend Jesus by drawing his sword and cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant. Jesus rebukes Peter, indicating that His arrest and crucifixion are part of God's redemptive plan. This incident shows that human attempts to alter divine purposes are misguided.

Attempts in the Context of Faith

The Bible encourages believers to make attempts in faith, trusting in God's guidance and provision. Philippians 4:13 declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse emphasizes that while human attempts are limited, reliance on Christ empowers believers to accomplish what God has set before them.

Prayer and Attempts

Prayer is a vital aspect of aligning human attempts with God's will. James 4:13-15 advises, "Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.' You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, 'If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.'" This passage encourages believers to submit their plans to God, recognizing His sovereignty over all attempts.

Conclusion

The Bible provides a balanced view of human attempts, acknowledging both the value of initiative and the necessity of submission to God's will. Through the examples and teachings found in Scripture, believers are reminded to seek God's guidance in their endeavors, trusting that He will direct their paths according to His perfect plan.
Strong's Hebrew
7972. shelach -- to send
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to shalach Definition to send NASB
Word Usage attempts* (1), send (1), sent (12). put, send. ...
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3028. yad -- hand
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to yad Definition hand NASB Word Usage
attempts* (1), hand (12), hands (4), power (1). hand, power. ...
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Attempts of the Sanhedrim to Corrupt and Alarm the Restored Blind ...
... Attempts of the Sanhedrim to corrupt and alarm the restored Blind Man."Christ's
Conversation with him."The Sight of the Blind, and the Blindness of the ...
/.../section 199 attempts of the.htm

First Attempts on Jerusalem.
... CHAPTER XIII. FIRST ATTEMPTS ON JERUSALEM. Jesus, almost every year, went
to Jerusalem for the feast of the passover. The details ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter xiii first attempts on.htm

Placidus Attempts to Take Jotapata and is Beaten Off. Vespasian ...
... CHAPTER 6. Placidus Attempts To Take Jotapata And Is Beaten Off. Vespasian
Marches Into Galilee. 1. And now Vespasian, with his ...
/.../chapter 6 placidus attempts to.htm

Gainas the Goth Attempts to Usurp the Sovereign Power; after ...
... Book VI. Chapter VI."Ga??nas the Goth attempts to usurp the Sovereign Power;
after filling Constantinople with Disorder, he is slain. ...
/.../chapter vi gainas the goth attempts.htm

Vain Attempts of the Sanhedrim against Christ. (John, vii. , 40-53 ...
... Section 197. Vain Attempts of the Sanhedrim against Christ. (John, vii.,
40-53.)"Dispute in the Sanhedrim."First Decision against Christ. ...
/.../section 197 vain attempts of.htm

Attempts to Create a Disturbance.
... Book III. Chapter XLVIII."Attempts to Create a Disturbance. To this speech
of Simon, Peter answered: "Do not meddle with the things ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter xlviii attempts to create a.htm

Vain Attempts of Marcion and his Followers, who Exclude Abraham ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter VIII."Vain attempts of Marcion and his followers,
who exclude Abraham from the salvation bestowed by Christ, who liberated ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter viii vain attempts of marcion.htm

The Golden Eagle is Cut to Pieces. Herod's Barbarity when He was ...
... CHAPTER 33. The Golden Eagle Is Cut To Pieces. Herod's Barbarity When He Was Ready
To Die. He Attempts To Kill Himself. He Commands Antipater To Be Slain. ...
/.../chapter 33 the golden eagle.htm

Two Senses of the Word Son, 1 Adoptive; 2 Essential; Attempts of ...
... Chapter III."Two senses of the word Son, 1. adoptive; 2. essential; attempts of
Arians to find a third meaning between these; eg that our Lord only was ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/chapter iii two senses of the.htm

Dying Fires
... II. The vain attempts at light. ... We may apply these thoughts to". 1. Men-made grounds
of hope before God. 2. Men-made attempts to read the mysteries. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/dying fires.htm

Thesaurus
Attempts (14 Occurrences)
...Attempts (14 Occurrences). ... "He succeeds in everything he attempts," they exclaimed;
"he even makes deaf men hear and dumb men speak!" (WEY). ...
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Day (17670 Occurrences)
... a) Leviticus 16:1-10 (b) Leviticus 16:11-24 (c) Leviticus 16:25-28 (d) Leviticus
16:29-34 Use of Number Four Place in Leviticus (2) Modern Attempts to Disprove ...
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Feelings (26 Occurrences)
... Galatians 5:20 Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire
for what another has, angry feelings, attempts to get the better of others ...
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Attempt (23 Occurrences)
... temptations; to tempt. 3. (vt) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as,
one who attempts the virtue of a woman. 4. (vt) To attack ...
/a/attempt.htm - 14k

Story (92 Occurrences)
... Mark 12:12 And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people,
because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from ...
/s/story.htm - 34k

Purim (5 Occurrences)
... 4. Theories of Origin: Many attempts have been made to trace the origin of Purim
in pagan or cosmic festivals, but to the present time without success, without ...
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Pur (3 Occurrences)
... 4. Theories of Origin: Many attempts have been made to trace the origin of Purim
in pagan or cosmic festivals, but to the present time without success, without ...
/p/pur.htm - 15k

Korah (51 Occurrences)
... habit, finding a statement anywhere, of thinking that the statement ought to be
changed into something else, he will be interested in the attempts to identify ...
/k/korah.htm - 44k

Galatians (2 Occurrences)
... Briefe, 1850-52) attacked them in this sense, while several other critics accused
them of serious interpolations; but these attempts made little impression. ...
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Persians (6 Occurrences)
... Nile through this canal to Persia.' " Darius' expedition into Scythia, his success
in subduing the rebellion among the Asiatic Greeks, his attempts to conquer ...
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Attempts (14 Occurrences)

Mark 7:37
The amazement was extreme. "He succeeds in everything he attempts," they exclaimed; "he even makes deaf men hear and dumb men speak!"
(WEY)

Mark 12:12
And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people, because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from him.
(BBE)

Luke 1:1
As a number of attempts have been made to put together in order an account of those events which took place among us,
(BBE)

Luke 5:18
And some men had with them, on a bed, a man who was ill, without power of moving; and they made attempts to get him in and put him before Jesus.
(BBE)

Luke 20:19
And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.
(BBE)

Acts 9:26
So he came to Jerusalem and made several attempts to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, being in doubt as to whether he himself was a disciple.
(WEY)

Acts 27:30
Then the sailors made attempts secretly to get away from the ship, letting down a boat as if they were about to put down hooks from the front of the ship;
(BBE)

Galatians 5:20
Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire for what another has, angry feelings, attempts to get the better of others, divisions, false teachings,
(BBE)

1 Thessalonians 2:18
For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.
(BBE)

1 Thessalonians 4:6
And that no man may make attempts to get the better of his brother in business: for the Lord is the judge in all these things, as we said to you before and gave witness.
(BBE)

Leviticus 19:18
Do not make attempts to get equal with one who has done you wrong, or keep hard feelings against the children of your people, but have love for your neighbour as for yourself: I am the Lord.
(BBE)

Ezra 6:12
and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.
(See NAS)

Psalms 35:4
Let them be overcome and put to shame who make attempts to take my soul; let those who would do me damage be turned back and made foolish.
(BBE)

Proverbs 19:6
Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
(BBE)

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