4 occurrences in 13 translations

'Against' in the Bible

Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodGrowing UpPeople WaitingNot MarryingWaiting Till Marriage

I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?

Verse ConceptsemptinessLossPessimismEmpty PeopleFilling PeopleTragedy

and also ye do surely cast to her of the handfuls -- and have left, and she hath gleaned, and ye do not push against her.'

Verse ConceptsBinding cornPlucking Out

And Naomi saith unto Ruth her daughter-in-law, 'Good, my daughter, that thou goest out with his young women, and they come not against thee in another field.'

Verse ConceptsGood Activity

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Against (2892 instances)

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