8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Debate' in the Bible

Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.

Verse ConceptseastOut Of The EastPeople ExiledThe East Wind

"Listen to me in silence, you coastlands! Let the nations find renewed strength! Let them approach and then speak; let us come together for debate!

Verse ConceptsSpiritual RenewalIslandsGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthPay Attention To God!Renewal

Thou seekest them, and findest them not, The men who debate with thee, They are as nothing, yea, as nothing, The men who war with thee.

Verse ConceptsNon ExistenceSeeking But Not Finding PeopleWarEnemy Attacks

Remind me of what happened! Let's debate! You, prove to me that you are right!

Verse ConceptsLogicReasoningSuing GodThe Pastremembrancepastvindication

Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.

Verse ConceptsArguingethics, incentives towardsQuarrelsHow To FastPointless FastingFighting One AnotherFastingFasting And Prayer

Bible Theasaurus

Argument (61 instances)
Consider (275 instances)
Contend (56 instances)
Debate (19 instances)
Deliberate (4 instances)
Disputation (2 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מצּה 
Matstsah 
Usage: 3

רוּב ריבo 
Riyb 
Usage: 66

ἔρις 
Eris 
Usage: 9

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