Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contention » Contentious people
but wrath and indignation to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth but are obeying unrighteousness;
and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping.
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
An endless dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike. The one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand.
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
but a man slow to anger
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
they are for war.
They stir up wars all day long.
and his mouth provokes a beating.
Why do You tolerate
Oppression and violence are right in front of me.
Strife is ongoing, and conflict escalates.
Dissention » The contentious spirit
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
but a man slow to anger
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
they are for war.
They stir up wars all day long.
and his mouth provokes a beating.
Why do You tolerate
Oppression and violence are right in front of me.
Strife is ongoing, and conflict escalates.
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Speech/communication » Talebearers
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
avoid someone with a big mouth.
Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down. As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
Strife » Who kindles strife
Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down. As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.