The term "impressive" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being impressive, in terms of awe-inspiring or commanding admiration, is woven throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often describes God, His creation, and His works as awe-inspiring and worthy of reverence.

God's Impressive Nature

The Bible frequently emphasizes the majesty and glory of God, which is inherently impressive. In Psalm 19:1 , it is written, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse highlights the impressive nature of God's creation, which reflects His power and majesty. Similarly, in Isaiah 40:26 , the prophet calls upon the people to "Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name. By the greatness of His might and because He is strong in power, not one is missing." This passage underscores the impressive power and order of God's creation.

Impressive Works and Miracles

Throughout the Bible, God's works and miracles are depicted as impressive demonstrations of His power and authority. In the Old Testament, the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) and the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12) are examples of God's impressive acts that reveal His sovereignty and deliverance. In the New Testament, Jesus' miracles, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:43-44), serve as impressive signs of His divine authority and compassion.

Impressive Leaders and Figures

Certain biblical figures are described in ways that highlight their impressive qualities, often due to their faith, wisdom, or leadership. King Solomon is noted for his impressive wisdom, as seen in 1 Kings 4:29-34 , where it is stated, "God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and breadth of understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore." Solomon's wisdom was so impressive that people from all nations came to hear it.

Similarly, the Apostle Paul is an impressive figure in the New Testament due to his zealous missionary work and profound theological insights. His transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle is a testament to the impressive power of God's grace (Acts 9:1-22).

Impressive Faith and Devotion

The Bible also highlights individuals whose faith and devotion are impressive. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame," lists numerous figures whose faith was commendable and inspiring. For instance, Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22) and Moses' leadership in the Exodus (Hebrews 11:24-29) are examples of impressive faith that have inspired generations of believers.

Impressive Creation

The natural world, as God's creation, is frequently described in the Bible as impressive and a testament to His creative power. In Job 38-41, God speaks of the wonders of creation, challenging Job to consider the impressive complexity and beauty of the world. Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This passage emphasizes that the impressive nature of creation reveals God's attributes.

In summary, while the term "impressive" may not be explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is evident in the descriptions of God's nature, His works, and the faith and actions of His people. The Scriptures consistently point to the awe-inspiring and admirable aspects of God's character and His creation.1. (a.) Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.

2. (a.) Capable of being impressed.

175. akarpos -- unfruitful
... By , decisions that are born "of faith " (Ro 14:23) -- which automatically renders
them ("a "). This is the case regardless of how impressive or acceptable ...
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4804. suzetetes -- a disputer
... 4804 ("ostentatious debater") is only used in 1 Cor 1:20 of someone who "sounds
off" to look important ("impressive") -- especially on subjects and without ...
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4758. mareh -- sight, appearance, vision
... sight, appearance, vision NASB Word Usage appear (1), appearance (48), appears
(7), desires (1), face (2), form (2), good-looking* (1), impressive (1), like (2 ...
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Impressive Phrases
... SECTION IV IMPRESSIVE PHRASES. IMPRESSIVE PHRASES. A. able, skilful, thorough,
and genuine. absolute, complete, unqualified, and final. ...
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Practical Hints for Speakers
... Cultivate as the most desirable thoughts those which are definite, clear, deep,
logical, profound, strong, precise, impressive, original, significant, explicit ...
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At the Jordan
... Perhaps it is the most impressive. ... That stern seclusion from an evil world, that
peremptory denial of its charms, why are they so impressive? ...
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Confirmation.
... For this also our Church has made fitting arrangement. It is done at, or is
rather a part of, the impressive ceremony of confirmation. ...
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Reverence in Worship.
... when we read the sacred narrative itself, in which his life is set before us, I
suppose those passages are the more striking and impressive which represent him ...
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Natural Law in the Spiritual World
... LITERARY CHURCHMAN. "This is one of the most impressive and suggestive books
on religion that we have read for a long time. Indeed ...
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Whyte -- Experience
... And it gives a very fresh and a very impressive interest to many parts of the heavenly
Book when we see how much of its contents are made up of God's ways with ...
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Conclusion.
... These were precious seasons. "How sweet their mem'ry still!" Then came
an hour of tender, impressive, and almost awful interest. ...
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Preface
... in 1766, an Abridgement of it; but though it was scarcely possible to present the
work in any form, without furnishing powerful and impressive appeals to the ...
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Twelfth Day. Fidelity in Rebuke.
... With what fidelity, when rebuke was needed, did He administer it: the withering
reprimand conveyed sometimes by an impressive word (Matthew 16:23); sometimes ...
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Impressive (2 Occurrences)
... having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the
sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an ...
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Lap (12 Occurrences)
... The flowing garments of Orientals invite the use of the same, on the part of speakers,
in driving home certain truths enunciated by impressive gesticulation. ...
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Impression (2 Occurrences)

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Shoulder (72 Occurrences)
... King Saul's impressive personality is thus described: "There was not among the children
of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he ...
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Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... is a voluminous literature devoted to the discussion of the subject, but it is notably
jejune even for critical writing, and much more impressive for ingenuity ...
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Loud (222 Occurrences)
... thunder. 2. (superl.) Clamorous; boisterous. 3. (superl.) Emphatic; impressive;
urgent; as, a loud call for united effort. 4. (superl ...
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Galilee (73 Occurrences)
... Its present appearance is thus described: "The utter loneliness and absolute
stillness of the scene are exceedingly impressive. ...
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Imposing (8 Occurrences)
... n.) of Impose. 2. (a.) Laying as a duty; enjoining. 3. (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly;
impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air; an imposing spectacle. ...
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Impressiveness (1 Occurrence)

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Flowers (42 Occurrences)
... of the expression "flower of the field" for a type of the evanescence of human life
(Job 14:2 Psalm 103:15 Isaiah 40:6 James 1:10) is the more impressive in a ...
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