5 occurrences

'Contrary' in the Bible

As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!

Verse ConceptsThe AccursedAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelCursing The Ungodlyevangelizing

But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofPreaching, Importance OfSelf ConfidenceStewardshipEntrustingThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, “He who practices them shall live by them.”

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The LawKeeping Faith

Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given which was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law.

Verse ConceptsLaw, Purpose OfSalvation Not By WorksGod OpposingFar Be It!God's Promise To AbrahamJustified By WorksLife Through Keeping The Law

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)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀντίκειμαι 
Antikeimai 
Usage: 7

ἀπέναντι 
Apenanti 
over against , before , in the presence of , contrary
Usage: 5

ἐναντίος 
Enantios 
Usage: 8

ὑπεναντίος 
Hupenantios 
Usage: 2

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