Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contention » Contentious people
But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there shall be wrath and indignation,
A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
A continual dropping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike: whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; every day are they banded together for war.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Why dost thou cause me to see iniquity, and lookest thou upon grievance? For spoiling and violence are before me; and there is strife, and contention riseth up.
Dissention » The contentious spirit
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; every day are they banded together for war.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Why dost thou cause me to see iniquity, and lookest thou upon grievance? For spoiling and violence are before me; and there is strife, and contention riseth up.
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Speech/communication » Talebearers
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth. As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife. The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Strife » Who kindles strife
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth. As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.