'Argument' in the Bible

Then Jacob got angry and started an argument with Laban. "What have I done?" he demanded. "What's my crime that would cause you to come pursue me so violently?

The truth can be painful, but what has your argument proven?

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?

"I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you

Listen, you mountains, to the LORD's argument! Listen, you strong foundations of the earth, because the LORD has a dispute with his people, and he will set out his case before Israel.

Later, an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.

Now an argument sprang up among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

Paul and Barnabas had quite a dispute and argument with them. So Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to confer with the apostles and elders about this question.

For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.