6 occurrences

'Adversaries' in the Bible

Therefore, the sovereign Lord who commands armies, the powerful ruler of Israel, says this: "Ah, I will seek vengeance against my adversaries, I will take revenge against my enemies.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfRetributionGod Executes VengeanceRevengeventing

Then the Lord provoked their adversaries to attack them, he stirred up their enemies --

Look, all who were angry at you will be ashamed and humiliated; your adversaries will be reduced to nothing and perish.

Verse ConceptsShame Will ComeUnnamed People Angry With Others

He repays them for what they have done, dispensing angry judgment to his adversaries and punishing his enemies. He repays the coastlands.

Verse ConceptsIslandsReward, DivineSin, God's Judgment OnThe Recompense Of The WickedGod Will Requite

For a short time your special nation possessed a land, but then our adversaries knocked down your holy sanctuary.

Verse ConceptsTrampling Places

As when fire ignites dry wood, or fire makes water boil, let your adversaries know who you are, and may the nations shake at your presence!

Verse ConceptsTrembling

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