7 occurrences

'Contentions' in the Bible

“You have also delivered me from the contentions of my people;You have kept me as head of the nations;A people whom I have not known serve me.

Verse ConceptsServing PeopleNot Knowing PeopleForeigners Included Among The PeopleHead As ChiefServingpreservation

“Please hear my argumentAnd listen to the contentions of my lips.

Verse ConceptsLipsReasoned Argument

You have delivered me from the contentions of the people;You have placed me as head of the nations;A people whom I have not known serve me.

Verse ConceptsHeadshipServing PeopleNot Knowing PeopleHead As ChiefServingConflictServant Leadership

The cast lot puts an end to strifeAnd decides between the mighty ones.

Verse ConceptsCasting LotsResolving Conflict

Who has woe? Who has sorrow?Who has contentions? Who has complaining?Who has wounds without cause?Who has redness of eyes?

Verse ConceptsIntoxicationColors, ScarletDisfigurement Of SinDrunkennessComplainingResolving Conflictalcoholismscars

Bible Theasaurus

Contention (40 instances)
Contentions (22 instances)
Controversy (26 instances)
Disputation (2 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
G73
ἀγών 
Agon 
Usage: 6

ἐριθεία 
Eritheia 
Usage: 7

ἔρις 
Eris 
Usage: 9

παροξυσμός 
Paroxusmos 
Usage: 2

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