7 occurrences

'Oppose' in the Bible

But God was incensed that Balaam was going, and the Angel of the Lord took His stand on the path to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.

Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyConfrontationOpposition, To Sin And EvilGod As EnemyTwo Other Men

The Angel of the Lord asked him, “Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? Look, I came out to oppose you, because what you are doing is evil in My sight.

Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyBeating AnimalsActing Three TimesGod As EnemyWhy Do You Do This?

Those who oppose the Lord will be shattered;He will thunder in the heavens against them.The Lord will judge the ends of the earth.He will give power to His king;He will lift up the horn of His anointed.

Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfEarth, Judgment OfThunderGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthThunder Expressing God's Judgment

But He finds reasons to oppose me;He regards me as His enemy.

Verse ConceptsGod As Enemy

Davidic.Oppose my opponents, Lord;fight those who fight me.

Verse ConceptsFirst To FightBattleEnemy Attacksstriving

The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants, and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful land with total destruction in his hand.

Verse ConceptsThe Will Of Men

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Counteract (1 instance)
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Hinder (55 instances)
Match (10 instances)
Oppose (85 instances)

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