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The term "carefully" in the biblical context often conveys the idea of diligence, attentiveness, and precision in one's actions and thoughts. It is a concept that underscores the importance of intentionality in the life of a believer, reflecting a heart that seeks to honor God through careful obedience and discernment.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "carefully" is "shamar," which means to keep, guard, or observe. This term is frequently used in the context of obeying God's commandments. For example, in Deuteronomy 6:17 , it is written, "You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has commanded you." Here, the emphasis is on the careful observance of God's laws, highlighting the importance of a meticulous approach to following divine instructions.

The concept of carefulness is also evident in the wisdom literature. Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse underscores the necessity of being vigilant and careful in protecting one's inner life, as it influences all aspects of behavior and decision-making.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the Greek word "akribos" is often used to convey the idea of carefulness. Ephesians 5:15-16 states, "Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." This passage encourages believers to live with intentionality and wisdom, being mindful of their conduct in a world that is often contrary to God's ways.

The Apostle Paul frequently emphasizes the need for carefulness in the Christian life. In Philippians 2:12 , he writes, "Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." This exhortation to work out one's salvation "with fear and trembling" suggests a careful and reverent approach to living out one's faith.

Theological Implications

The call to live carefully is rooted in the understanding that believers are stewards of God's grace and are called to reflect His character in the world. Carefulness in the Christian life involves a commitment to holiness, a dedication to understanding and applying Scripture, and a conscientious approach to relationships and responsibilities.

In the broader biblical narrative, carefulness is associated with wisdom and discernment. It is a quality that enables believers to navigate the complexities of life with integrity and purpose, aligning their actions with God's will. The careful observance of God's commandments and the diligent guarding of one's heart are seen as essential components of a faithful and fruitful Christian life.

Practical Application

Practically, living carefully involves regular self-examination, prayer, and study of the Scriptures. It requires a sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit and a willingness to make choices that honor God, even when they are counter-cultural or challenging. Believers are encouraged to be intentional in their daily walk, seeking to glorify God in all they do and say.

In summary, the biblical concept of carefulness is integral to the life of faith, calling believers to a thoughtful and deliberate pursuit of God's purposes. Through careful living, Christians demonstrate their commitment to Christ and their desire to be faithful witnesses in a world that desperately needs the light of the Gospel.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(adv.) In a careful manner.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

CAREFULLY

kar'-fool-i: The same two strands of anxiety and of attention appear in this word as in care. Several words in the Hebrew and Greek are thus rendered in the English versions "Anxiously" is the thought in "The inhabitants of Maroth waited carefully for good" (chalah, "to be in pain," "was grieved" King James Version margin, "waiteth anxiously" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version, "is in travail" the Revised Version, margin, the American Revised Version, margin, Micah 1:12).

In the sense of attentively, the Hebrew emphatic expression, the infinite absolute with the finite verb is rendered "carefully" in, "Thou shalt carefully hearken" (literally "hearing, thou shalt hear," "diligently hearken" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version, Deuteronomy 15:5). The same Hebrew is rendered "diligently hearken" the King James Version; "hearken diligently" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version (Deuteronomy 11:13; Deuteronomy 28:1).

In the New Testament spoudaioteros, "I sent him the more carefully" ("diligently" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version, Philippians 2:28)). The verb (ekzeteo, "I seek out," is translated "seek carefully": "though he sought it carefully with tears" ("diligently" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version, Hebrews 12:17).

The Revised Version (British and American) adds others (akriboo, "I ascertain exactly"), "learned of them carefully" the Revised Version (British and American) ("diligently" the King James Version; "exactly" the American Standard Revised Version, Matthew 2:7, 16). The adverb akribos, "search out carefully" the Revised Version (British and American) ("diligently" the King James Version; "exactly" the American Standard Revised Version, Matthew 2:8). "Taught carefully" the Revised Version (British and American) ("diligently" the King James Version; "accurately" the American Standard Revised Version, Acts 18:25). "More carefully" the Revised Version (British and American) ("more perfectly" the King James Version, "more accurately" the American Standard Revised Version, Acts 18:26). episkopeo, "I oversee," is rendered "look carefully" (Revised Version, the American Standard Revised Version, "look diligently" the King James Version, Hebrews 12:15).

In the Apocrypha merimao is translated "carefully," as "We should carefully think of thy goodness" ("ponder" the Revised Version (British and American), The Wisdom of Solomon 12:22).

G. H. Trever

Greek

1960. epimelos -- carefully
... carefully. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: epimelos Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-mel-oce') Short Definition: carefully, diligently Definition: carefully ...
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1314. diaphulasso -- to guard carefully
... to guard carefully. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diaphulasso Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-af-oo-las'-so) Short Definition: I guard carefully, protect ...
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333. anatheoreo -- to observe carefully
... to observe carefully. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anatheoreo Phonetic
Spelling: (an-ath-eh-o-reh'-o) Short Definition: I look at attentively, consider ...
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1301. diatereo -- to keep carefully
... to keep carefully. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diatereo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-at-ay-reh'-o) Short Definition: I keep safe, hold fast Definition: I ...
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327. anazeteo -- to seek carefully
... to seek carefully. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anazeteo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-ad-zay-teh'-o) Short Definition: I seek out, search for Definition: I ...
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1830. exeraunao -- to search out
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exeraunao Phonetic Spelling: (ex-er-yoo-nah'-
o) Short Definition: I search diligently, examine carefully Definition: I ...
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199. akribos -- with exactness
... exactness. Part of Speech: Adverb; Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: akribos
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ree-boce') Short Definition: carefully, exactly, strictly ...
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2648. katamanthano -- to learn thoroughly
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katamanthano Phonetic Spelling: (kat-am-an-
than'-o) Short Definition: I understand, consider carefully Definition: I ...
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198. akriboo -- exact, precise
... exact, precise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: akriboo Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ree-bo'-o) Short Definition: I examine carefully, inquire strictly ...
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4708. spoudaioteros -- speedily
... Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: spoudaioteros Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-dah-
yot-er'-oce) Short Definition: more earnestly, more carefully Definition: more ...
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Strong's Hebrew

6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), bring about (1), bring forth (1), brought (1), brought about (4), brought forth
(1), build* (1), built (3), busy (1), cared (1), carefully (3), carefully ...
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8085. shama -- to hear
... 1), hearing (5), hears (33), heed (5), heeded (2), indeed obey (1), keep on listening
(1), listen (226), listen attentively (1), listen carefully (3), listen ...
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995. bin -- to discern
... root Definition to discern NASB Word Usage acted wisely (1), cared (1), clever
(1), consider (8), consider carefully (1), considers (1), diligently consider (1 ...
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1875. darash -- to resort to, seek
... looks (2), making inquiry (1), questioned (1), require (7), required (1), requires
(1), resort (3), search (6), searched (1), searched carefully (1), searches ...
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3808. lo -- not
... not NASB Word Usage before (3), before* (5), behold (2), beyond (2), breathless*
(1), cannot (81), cannot their nor (1), cannot* (47), carefully (1), cheaply ...
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2342. chuwl -- to whirl, dance, writhe
... be in pain, be much (sore) pained, rest, shake, shapen, (be) sorrow(-ful), stay,
tarry, travail (with pain), tremble, trust, wait carefully (patiently), be ...
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5473. sug -- to fence about
... Definition: fence. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to fence about NASB Word
Usage carefully fence (1), fenced about (1). set about. A ...
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149. adrazda -- correctly, exactly
... diligently. (Aramaic) probably of Persian origin; quickly or carefully --
diligently. 148, 149. adrazda. 150 . Strong's Numbers.
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3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition muchness, force, abundance NASB Word
Usage abundantly (1), all (1), almost (1), badly (3), carefully (1), closely (1 ...
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Library

Let us Therefore Examine Carefully the Real Significance of that ...
... Book I. 2 Let us therefore examine carefully the real significance of
that opinion? Let us therefore examine carefully the real ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/2 let us therefore examine.htm

And we must Carefully Attend to the Circumstance of Time. ...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 18 And we must carefully attend to the circumstance
of time.? And we must carefully attend to the circumstance of time. ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 18 and we must.htm

Superiors Ought Carefully to Examine the Dispositions of those ...
... SOLITUDE AND A RELIGIOUS PROFESSION. CHAPTER VIII. Superiors ought carefully to
examine the dispositions of those that they admit to religion.? Sec. ...
/.../chapter viii superiors ought carefully.htm

We Must, Therefore, Consider Carefully what is Suitable to Times ...
... Book 3 Chapter 19. We must, therefore, consider carefully what is suitable
to times and places and persons? 19. We must, therefore ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 19 we must therefore.htm

Many Eminent Christian Writers have Carefully and Fully Refuted ...
... Chapter V."Many Eminent Christian Writers Have Carefully and Fully Refuted
the Heresy These the Author Makes His Own Guides. My ...
/.../against the valentinians/chapter v many eminent christian writers.htm

The Great Fruits Produced by the Above-Mentioned Prayer. The ...
... PRAYER. THE WONDERFUL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE EFFECTS AND THOSE FORMERLY
DESCRIBED SHOULD BE CAREFULLY STUDIED AND REMEMBERED. ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter iii the great fruits.htm

Heretics not Being Christians, but Rather Perverters of Christ's ...
... May Not Claim the Christian Scriptures. These are a Deposit, Committed to
and Carefully Kept by the Church. Since this is the case ...
/.../chapter xxxvii heretics not being christians.htm

Marcion Forbids Marriage. Tertullian Eloquently Defends it as Holy ...
... Marriage. Tertullian Eloquently Defends It as Holy, and Carefully
Discriminates Between Marcion's Doctrine and His Own Montanism. ...
/.../chapter xxix marcion forbids marriage tertullian.htm

Where There is Only one Woman, the Father Does not Make a Stay ...
... Clement. Chapter V."Where There is Only One Woman, the Father Does Not Make
a Stay; How Carefully Stumbling-Blocks Must Be Avoided. ...
/.../clement/two epistles concerning virginity/chapter v where there is only.htm

Spirit --A Term Expressive of an Operation of the Soul, not of Its ...
... Chapter XI."Spirit"A Term Expressive of an Operation of the Soul, Not of Its
Nature To Be Carefully Distinguished from the Spirit of God. ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xi spirita term expressive of.htm

Thesaurus

Carefully (76 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CAREFULLY. kar'-fool-i: The same two strands
of anxiety and of attention appear in this word as in care. ...
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Search (186 Occurrences)
... peculiar senses are: (1) In the books of Moses, especially in Numbers, "searching
out the land" means to spy out (raggel), to investigate carefully, to examine ...
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Trained (37 Occurrences)
... I was carefully trained at the feet of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers,
and, like all of you to-day, was zealous for God. (WEY BBE NIV). ...
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Deliberate (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully
considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in ...
/d/deliberate.htm - 7k

Ponder (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To weigh in the mind; to view with
deliberation; to examine carefully; to consider attentively. ...
/p/ponder.htm - 10k

Coal (7 Occurrences)
... On this the wood, to be converted into charcoal, is carefully stacked in a
dome-shaped structure, leaving an open space in the middle for fine kindlings. ...
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Collection (7 Occurrences)
... Therefore, he planned it carefully long in advance; urged systematic, weekly savings
for it; had delegates carefully chosen to take it to Jerusalem; and, in ...
/c/collection.htm - 11k

Spinning
... The bow is specially constructed and carefully balanced so that it can be easily
held with one hand while with the other the string is struck with a pestle ...
/s/spinning.htm - 9k

Tobit
... The old man is delighted with the guide, whom, however, he first of all carefully
examines, and dismisses his son with strict injunctions to observe the Law ...
/t/tobit.htm - 34k

Anaharath (1 Occurrence)
... The old man is delighted with the guide, whom, however, he first of all carefully
examines, and dismisses his son with strict injunctions to observe the Law ...
/a/anaharath.htm - 87k

Resources

If God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them? | GotQuestions.org

What is the No True Scotsman fallacy? | GotQuestions.org

What are the blessings God promised Israel for obedience? | GotQuestions.org

Carefully: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Carefully (76 Occurrences)

Matthew 2:8
He then directed them to go to Bethlehem, adding, "Go and make careful inquiry about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and do him homage."
(See NAS)

Matthew 2:16
Then Herod, finding that the Magi had trifled with him, was furious, and sent and massacred all the boys under two years of age, in Bethlehem and all its neighbourhood, according to the date he had so carefully ascertained from the Magi.
(WEY)

Matthew 19:20
"All of these," said the young man, "I have carefully kept. What do I still lack?"
(WEY)

Mark 4:24
And he said to them, Take care what you give ear to: in the same measure as you give you will get, and more will be given to you.
(See NIV)

Mark 7:3
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus observing the traditions of the elders;
(YLT)

Mark 10:20
"Rabbi," he replied, "all these Commandments I have carefully obeyed from my youth."
(WEY)

Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me, having made observation, with great care, of the direction of events in their order, to put the facts in writing for you, most noble Theophilus;
(See NAS NIV)

Luke 2:51
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.
(WEY)

Luke 4:10
He will give his angels orders to take care of you:
(See NIV)

Luke 8:18
So take care how you give hearing, for to him who has will be given, and from him who has not will be taken even what he seems to have.
(See NIV)

Luke 9:44
"Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men."
(See NIV)

Luke 11:28
"Nay rather," He replied, "they are blessed who hear God's Message and carefully keep it."
(WEY)

Luke 14:1
It happened, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.
(See NIV)

Luke 15:8
"Or what woman who has ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully till she finds it?
(WEY DBY YLT NAS NIV)

Acts 2:14
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, "You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
(See NIV)

Acts 5:35
And he said to them, Men of Israel, take care what you do about these men.
(See NIV)

Acts 16:23
When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,
(See NIV)

Acts 17:23
For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription:'TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.' What therefore you worship in ignorance, this I announce to you.
(See NIV)

Acts 21:25
But as for the Gentiles who have accepted the faith, we have communicated to them our decision that they are carefully to abstain from anything sacrificed to an idol, from blood, from what is strangled, and from fornication."
(WEY)

Acts 22:3
"I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city. I was carefully trained at the feet of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers, and, like all of you to-day, was zealous for God.
(WEY)

Acts 24:22
At this point Felix, who was fairly well informed about the new faith, adjourned the trial, saying to the Jews, "When the Tribune Lysias comes down, I will enter carefully into the matter."
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 14:29
Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.
(See NIV)

Ephesians 5:15
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
(WEB ASV DBY RSV)

Philippians 2:28
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
(KJV)

Philippians 3:17
Brethren, vie with one another in imitating me, and carefully observe those who follow the example which we have set you.
(WEY)

Colossians 4:17
And tell Archippus to discharge carefully the duties devolving upon him as a servant of the Lord.
(WEY)

1 Thessalonians 5:21
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
(See NAS)

Hebrews 5:14
Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.
(WEY)

Hebrews 12:15
looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;
(WEB WEY ASV)

Hebrews 12:17
For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
(KJV WBS)

James 1:23
For if any one listens but does not obey, he is like a man who carefully looks at his own face in a mirror.
(WEY)

James 1:24
Although he has looked carefully at himself, he goes away, and has immediately forgotten the sort of man he is.
(WEY)

Revelation 14:12
Here is an opportunity for endurance on the part of God's people, who carefully keep His commandments and the faith of Jesus!"
(WEY)

Genesis 27:8
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.
(See NIV)

Genesis 31:35
And she said to her father, Let it not be an occasion of anger in the eyes of my lord that I cannot rise up before thee, for it is with me after the manner of women. And he searched carefully, but did not find the teraphim.
(DBY)

Genesis 43:7
They said, "The man asked directly concerning ourselves, and concerning our relatives, saying,'Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' We just answered his questions. Is there any way we could know that he would say,'Bring your brother down?'"
(See RSV)

Genesis 44:12
And he searched carefully: he began at the eldest, and ended at the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
(DBY)

Exodus 15:26
and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you."
(See NIV)

Exodus 23:22
But if you indeed listen to his voice, and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 10:16
Moses diligently inquired about the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burned: and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left, saying,
(See NAS)

Deuteronomy 4:6
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 4:15
So keep watch on yourselves with care; for you saw no form of any sort on the day when the voice of the Lord came to you in Horeb out of the heart of the fire:
(See NAS NIV)

Deuteronomy 5:1
Moses called to all Israel, and said to them, Hear, Israel, the statutes and the ordinances which I speak in your ears this day, that you may learn them, and observe to do them.
(See NAS)

Deuteronomy 11:22
For if you take care to keep all the orders which I give you, and to do them; loving the Lord your God and walking in all his ways and being true to him:
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 12:1
These are the laws and the decisions which you are to keep with care in the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you to be your heritage all the days of your life on earth.
(See NAS)

Deuteronomy 15:5
Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.
(KJV WBS NAS)

Deuteronomy 16:12
And you will keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt: and you will take care to keep all these laws.
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 17:19
and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them;
(See NAS NIV)

Deuteronomy 19:9
if you keep all this commandment to do it, which I command you this day, to love Yahweh your God, and to walk ever in his ways; then you shall add three cities more for yourselves, besides these three:
(See NAS NIV)

Deuteronomy 24:8
In connection with the leper's disease, take care to keep and do every detail of the teaching of the priests, the Levites: as I gave them orders, so you are to do.
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 26:16
This day Yahweh your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances: you shall therefore keep and do them with all your heart, and with all your soul.
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 28:1
Now if you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep with care all these orders which I have given you today, then the Lord your God will put you high over all the nations of the earth:
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 28:13
Yahweh will make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath; if you shall listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do them,
(See NAS NIV)

Deuteronomy 28:15
But if you do not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and take care to do all his orders and his laws which I give you today, then all these curses will come on you and overtake you:
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 28:58
If you will not take care to do all the words of this law, recorded in this book, honouring that name of glory and of fear, THE LORD YOUR GOD;
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 31:12
Make all the people come together, men and women and children, and anyone from another country who is with you, so that hearing they may become wise in the fear of the Lord your God, and take care to do all the words of this law;
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 32:46
He said to them, "Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, even all the words of this law.
(See NAS NIV)

Joshua 8:4
He commanded them, saying, "Behold, you shall lie in ambush against the city, behind the city. Don't go very far from the city, but all of you be ready.
(See NIV)

Ruth 2:8
Then Boaz said to Ruth, "Listen, my daughter. Don't go to glean in another field, and don't go from here, but stay here close to my maidens.
(See NAS)

1 Kings 3:21
And when I got up to give my child the breast, I saw that it was dead; but in the morning, looking at it with care, I saw that it was not my son.
(See NAS)

2 Chronicles 19:6
And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give.
(See NIV)

2 Chronicles 19:7
So now let the fear of the Lord be in you; do your work with care; for in the Lord our God there is no evil, or respect for high position, or taking of payment to do wrong.
(See NIV)

Ezra 7:23
Whatever is commanded by the God of the heavens, let it be carefully done for the house of the God of the heavens; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
(DBY)

Ezra 8:29
Take care of them and keep them, till you put them on the scales before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and the chiefs of the families of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the rooms of the house of the Lord.
(See NIV)

Nehemiah 10:29
They joined with their brothers, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of Yahweh our Lord, and his ordinances and his statutes;
(See NIV)

Job 13:17
Give ear with care to my words, and keep what I say in your minds.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Job 21:2
Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Psalms 37:10
For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn't there.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 14:15
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
(WEB)

Proverbs 23:1
When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you;
(See NAS RSV)

Isaiah 17:11
In the day of your planting you were watching its growth, and in the morning your seed was flowering: but its fruit is wasted away in the day of grief and bitter sorrow.
(See NAS)

Isaiah 38:15
What will I say? He has both spoken to me, and himself has done it. I will walk carefully all my years because of the anguish of my soul.
(WEB)

Isaiah 55:2
Why do you give your money for what is not bread, and the fruit of your work for what will not give you pleasure? Give ear to me, so that your food may be good, and you may have the best in full measure.
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Ezekiel 3:10
Moreover he said to me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears.
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Daniel 10:11
He said to me, Daniel, you man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for am I now sent to you. When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
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Micah 1:12
For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.
(KJV)

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