Emphasis Scriptures

The word 'like' occurs 857 times in the standard works.

309 of those occurances are found in the list of scriptures highlighted below. These verses have the highest concentration of the word 'like' in the standard works and contain 36.1% of all occurances. Assuming 30 seconds per verse, it would take about 113 minutes to read the entire list.

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Song. 6:12-7:9 (11 in 11 verses)

Isa. 51:3-8 (7 in 6 verses)

2 Ne. 8:3-8 (7 in 6 verses)

Ether 2:16-17 (6 in 2 verses)

Rev. 4:3-7 (6 in 5 verses)

Dan. 7:4-9 (6 in 6 verses)

Isa. 5:28-30 (5 in 3 verses)

2 Ne. 15:28-30 (5 in 3 verses)

Song. 4:2-5 (5 in 4 verses)

Joel 2:5-9 (5 in 5 verses)

Isa. 17:12-13 (4 in 2 verses)

Ps. 114:4-6 (4 in 3 verses)

Jer. 50:42-44 (4 in 3 verses)

Ps. 102:3-6 (4 in 4 verses)

Isa. 66:12-15 (4 in 4 verses)

Ps. 109:18 (3 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 31:8 (3 in 1 verse)

Dan. 10:6 (3 in 1 verse)

2 Ne. 4:11 (3 in 1 verse)

Ex. 25:33-34 (3 in 2 verses)

Ruth 4:11-12 (3 in 2 verses)

2 Sam. 7:22-23 (3 in 2 verses)

1 Kgs. 3:12-13 (3 in 2 verses)

Ps. 22:14-15 (3 in 2 verses)

Ps. 147:16-17 (3 in 2 verses)

Isa. 59:10-11 (3 in 2 verses)

Lam. 2:3-4 (3 in 2 verses)

Micah 7:17-18 (3 in 2 verses)

Ex. 30:32-34 (3 in 3 verses)

Job 40:7-9 (3 in 3 verses)

Job 41:31-33 (3 in 3 verses)

Ps. 83:11-13 (3 in 3 verses)

Ps. 92:10-12 (3 in 3 verses)

Ps. 102:9-11 (3 in 3 verses)

Jer. 46:20-22 (3 in 3 verses)

Jer. 48:36-38 (3 in 3 verses)

Jer. 51:38-40 (3 in 3 verses)

Luke 6:47-49 (3 in 3 verses)

Rev. 1:13-15 (3 in 3 verses)

Ex. 11:6 (2 in 1 verse)

Ex. 15:11 (2 in 1 verse)

Ex. 16:31 (2 in 1 verse)

Deut. 33:17 (2 in 1 verse)

1 Sam. 4:9 (2 in 1 verse)

1 Kgs. 7:8 (2 in 1 verse)

1 Kgs. 21:22 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Kgs. 3:2 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Kgs. 9:9 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Kgs. 23:25 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Chr. 30:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Job 34:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 29:6 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 58:4 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 72:16 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 78:52 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 78:57 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 78:69 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 82:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 86:8 (2 in 1 verse)

Prov. 23:32 (2 in 1 verse)

Isa. 18:4 (2 in 1 verse)

Isa. 24:20 (2 in 1 verse)

Isa. 58:11 (2 in 1 verse)

Jer. 23:9 (2 in 1 verse)

Jer. 23:29 (2 in 1 verse)

Jer. 29:22 (2 in 1 verse)

Jer. 46:8 (2 in 1 verse)

Jer. 49:19 (2 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 1:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 1:13 (2 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 27:32 (2 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 38:9 (2 in 1 verse)

Dan. 4:33 (2 in 1 verse)

Dan. 5:21 (2 in 1 verse)

Hosea 4:9 (2 in 1 verse)

Hosea 5:10 (2 in 1 verse)

Nahum 2:4 (2 in 1 verse)

Zech. 12:6 (2 in 1 verse)

Mal. 3:2 (2 in 1 verse)

Rev. 2:18 (2 in 1 verse)

Rev. 9:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Rev. 21:11 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Ne. 5:16 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Ne. 9:9 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Ne. 29:8 (2 in 1 verse)

Jacob 2:17 (2 in 1 verse)

3 Ne. 7:8 (2 in 1 verse)

3 Ne. 24:2 (2 in 1 verse)

Ether 6:7 (2 in 1 verse)

D&C 128:24 (2 in 1 verse)

Ex. 37:19-20 (2 in 2 verses)

Deut. 25:7-8 (2 in 2 verses)

2 Kgs. 17:14-15 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Chr. 17:20-21 (2 in 2 verses)

Job 40:17-18 (2 in 2 verses)

Ps. 1:3-4 (2 in 2 verses)

Isa. 42:13-14 (2 in 2 verses)

Jer. 10:6-7 (2 in 2 verses)

Jer. 51:33-34 (2 in 2 verses)

Lam. 2:18-19 (2 in 2 verses)

Ezek. 43:2-3 (2 in 2 verses)

Hosea 9:10-11 (2 in 2 verses)

Matt. 13:44-45 (2 in 2 verses)

Luke 7:31-32 (2 in 2 verses)

Luke 13:18-19 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Ne. 2:9-10 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Ne. 17:44-45 (2 in 2 verses)

Jacob 5:74-75 (2 in 2 verses)

Mosiah 20:10-11 (2 in 2 verses)

Alma 48:17-18 (2 in 2 verses)

Ether 13:8-9 (2 in 2 verses)

Moro. 9:10-11 (2 in 2 verses)

D&C 67:7-8 (2 in 2 verses)

D&C 110:2-3 (2 in 2 verses)

D&C 130:6-7 (2 in 2 verses)

D&C 135:3-4 (2 in 2 verses)

Exact Word Count

  FULL PART ALL
OT 575 97 672
NT 94 79 173
Matt. 17 17 34
Mark 6 5 11
Luke 13 22 35
John 4 3 7
Acts 9 2 11
Rom. 4 9 13
1 Cor. 1 4 5
Gal. 1 1 2
Philip. 1 3 4
Col. 0 1 1
1 Thes. 1 0 1
1 Tim. 1 2 3
Titus 0 2 2
Heb. 3 1 4
James 3 1 4
1 Pet. 1 4 5
2 Pet. 1 0 1
1 Jn. 1 0 1
Jude 1 1 2
Rev. 26 1 27
BM 140 23 163
DC 36 22 58
PGP 12 8 20
TOTAL 857 229 1086

Matt. 7:24
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Matt. 7:26
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Matt. 11:16
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Matt. 13:24
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Matt. 17:12
But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

Matt. 18:23
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Matt. 18:35
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Matt. 20:5
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

Matt. 20:10
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

Matt. 21:30
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

Matt. 21:36
Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.

Matt. 22:26
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

Matt. 24:33
So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

Matt. 25:1
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Matt. 25:17
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

Matt. 26:35
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Matt. 27:41
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Mark 4:16
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

Mark 4:30
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Mark 12:21
And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.

Mark 14:31
But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

Mark 15:31
Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

Luke 2:38
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 3:11
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

Luke 3:14
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Luke 5:33
And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Luke 7:31
And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Luke 10:32
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Luke 10:37
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Luke 13:3
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Luke 13:5
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Luke 13:20
And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Luke 14:33
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 15:7
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Luke 17:28
Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

Luke 17:31
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

Luke 19:19
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

Luke 21:31
So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Luke 22:20
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Luke 22:36
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

John 5:19
Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

John 6:11
And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

John 21:13
Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.

Acts 3:24
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Acts 14:11
And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Rom. 1:27
And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

Rom. 6:5
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

Rom. 6:11
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Rom. 8:3
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Rom. 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Rom. 14:5
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

Rom. 15:5
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

Rom. 16:5
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

1 Cor. 7:3
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

1 Cor. 7:4
The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

1 Cor. 7:22
For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.

1 Cor. 14:9
So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

Gal. 2:13
And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

Philip. 2:2
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Philip. 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Philip. 2:20
For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

Col. 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

1 Tim. 3:8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

1 Tim. 5:25
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Titus 2:3
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

Heb. 2:14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

James 2:25
Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

1 Pet. 3:1
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

1 Pet. 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

1 Pet. 4:1
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

1 Pet. 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Jude 1:8
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

Rev. 8:12
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.