6 occurrences

'Quarrelsome' in the Bible

He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome;He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.

Verse ConceptsArguingContentious WomandisagreementsRoofSpeech, Negative Aspects OfWivesArgumentsStrifeHousetopsDomestic ViolenceContentiousnessAngry WivesRooftopQuarrelsome WivesSharingnagging

Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Verse ConceptsArguingDissensionContentiousnessCharcoal

not addicted to wine, not a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical].

Verse ConceptsArguingAdultsAlcoholLustMoney, Attitudes ToRiches, Dangers OfViolenceCovetousness, Nature ofSobrietyTemperanceMinisters, Should Not BeThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAvoid QuarrelsLoving MoneyNot Too Much WineAddictionCovetousnessDrunkenness

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Controversial (4 instances)
Factious (2 instances)
Quarrelsome (11 instances)