Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contention » Contentious people
But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation.
Verse Concepts
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
A continual dripping on a day of violent showers and a contentious woman are alike; Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind -- "his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers].
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome;
He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.
They devise evil things in their hearts;
They continually [gather together and] stir up wars.
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Why do You make me see iniquity,
And cause me to look on wickedness?
For destruction and violence are before me;
Strife continues and contention arises.
Dissention » The contentious spirit
He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome;
He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.
They devise evil things in their hearts;
They continually [gather together and] stir up wars.
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Why do You make me see iniquity,
And cause me to look on wickedness?
For destruction and violence are before me;
Strife continues and contention arises.
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Speech/communication » Talebearers
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten];
They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].
For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention ceases. As coals are to hot embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man to inflame strife. The words of a whisperer or slanderer are like dainty morsels or words of sport [to some, but to others are like deadly wounds]; and they go down into the innermost parts of the body [or of the victim's nature].
Strife » Who kindles strife
For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention ceases. As coals are to hot embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man to inflame strife.
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.