14 occurrences in 13 translations

'Against' in the Bible

The oracle against Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:

Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfOraclesVisionsProphetic VisionsProphecies concerning

The Lord is a jealous and avenging God;the Lord takes vengeanceand is fierce in wrath.The Lord takes vengeance against His foes;He is furious with His enemies.

Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Zeal OfJealousyRetributionEnemies Of GodGod Executes Vengeanceadvertising

He is pushing against a sea, and drieth it up, Yea, all the floods He hath made dry, Languishing are Bashan and Carmel, Yea, the flower of Lebanon is languishing.

Verse ConceptsdrynessGod Drying Things UpFailing RiversThe Sea DividedFamine

But like water overflowing he will take them away; he will put an end to those who come up against him, driving his haters into the dark.

Verse ConceptsDarkness, And God's JudgmentOvertaken By DarknessEnd Of ActionsFloodsBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.

Verse ConceptsEnd Of ActionsGod Executes VengeanceAfflictionsSicknessTragedy

There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked counseller.

Verse ConceptsEvil PlansTrapSickness

This is what the Lord has said: The days of my cause against you are ended; they are cut off and past. Though I have sent trouble on you, you will no longer be troubled.

Verse ConceptsAliancesenemies, of Israel and JudahPeople Passing AwayMany EnemiesHow Death Is InevitableStrong PeopleGod Turned Back From Harming Them

The Lord has issued a decree against you: "Your dynasty will come to an end. I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods. I will desecrate your grave -- because you are accursed!"

Verse ConceptsThe DeadFalse ReligionExile, in assyriaTemples, HeathenDestruction Of Satan's WorksNames Blotted OutAbandoning Idols

Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news [telling of Assyria’s destruction],Who announces peace and prosperity!Celebrate your feasts, O Judah;Perform your vows.For the wicked one [the king of Assyria] will never again pass through you;He is completely cut off.

Verse ConceptsFeetevangelists, identity ofevangelism, nature ofGospel, Descriptions OfHeraldGood TidingsNeverHow Death Is InevitableMaking VowsFeet In ActionBlessings From The MountainsGod Judges The WickedFestivals ObservedCelebration

One who scatters is coming up against you.Man the fortifications!Watch the road!Brace yourself!Summon all your strength!

Verse ConceptsScattering The PeoplesUsing RoadsPreparing For Action

The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings.

Verse ConceptsChariotsLightningRoadsStreetsCity SquaresAttacking With ChariotsSpeedSparklingUsing RoadsSteelAutomobilesLightning Used Metaphorically

Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard.

Verse ConceptsChariotsSmokeCessationDestroying ChariotsKilling Wild AnimalsDeliverance From Lions

Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.

Verse ConceptsNakednessGod Stripping People

And you will be overcome with wine, you will become feeble; you will be looking for a safe place from those who are fighting against you.

Verse ConceptsNo EscapeGod Making Drunk

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