'Contrary' in the Bible
had endured much under many doctors. She had spent everything she had and was not helped at all. On the contrary, she became worse.
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
But it must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
So when they arrest you and hand you over, don’t worry beforehand what you will say. On the contrary, whatever is given to you in that hour—say it. For it isn’t you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
Bible Theasaurus
- Adverse (8 instances)
- Antagonistic (1 instance)
- Capricious (2 instances)
- Conflicting (1 instance)
- Contrary (120 instances)
- Converse (5 instances)
- Counter (2 instances)
- Hostile (53 instances)
- Inconsistent (5 instances)
- Obstinate (30 instances)
- Opposite (162 instances)
- Perverse (67 instances)
- Reverse (34 instances)
- Wayward (20 instances)