4 occurrences

'Defy' in the Bible

Then the Philistine said, "I defy Israel's troops this day! Give me a man so we can fight each other!"

Verse ConceptsFightingdefiance

The men of Israel said, "Have you seen this man who is coming up? He does so to defy Israel. But the king will make the man who can strike him down very wealthy! He will give him his daughter in marriage, and he will make his father's house exempt from tax obligations in Israel."

Verse ConceptsExemptGetting RichGiving In Marriage

Do not disregard what your enemies say, or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.

Verse ConceptsNot Forgetting

The people will treat each other harshly; men will oppose each other; neighbors will fight. Youths will proudly defy the elderly and riffraff will challenge those who were once respected.

Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToBad ChildrenDisrespect For Old AgeDiscourtesyOppressorsThe Elderly

Bible Theasaurus

Beard (26 instances)
Brave (52 instances)
Disobey (21 instances)
Refuse (146 instances)
Resist (41 instances)
Withstand (32 instances)

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