7 occurrences in 11 translations

'Contentious' in the Bible

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Verse ConceptsArguingDissensionContentiousnessCharcoal

Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,And grasps oil with his right hand.

Verse Conceptsnagging

Bible Theasaurus

Combative (1 instance)
Competitive (2 instances)
Contentious (13 instances)

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