7 occurrences in 11 translations

'Contend' in the Bible

The Lord arises to contend,And stands to judge the people.

Verse ConceptsGod, As Judge

In measure, when sending her away, didst thou contend with her: he hath taken her away with his rough wind in the day of the east wind.

Verse ConceptseastOut Of The EastPeople ExiledThe East Wind

Be sure that all who are enraged against youwill be ashamed and disgraced;those who contend with youwill become as nothing and will perish.

Verse ConceptsShame Will ComeUnnamed People Angry With Others

You will look for those who contend with you,but you will not find them.Those who war against youwill become absolutely nothing.

Verse ConceptsNon ExistenceSeeking But Not Finding PeopleWarEnemy Attacks

But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

Verse ConceptsBlood, Figurative UsePromises To Stand on

He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereGod, Righteousness OfSalvation, Nature OfNearness To GodGod Vindicatesaccusationsvindication

For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.

Verse ConceptsBreath Of LifeAnger Of God, Saved FromGod Giving BreathGod SuingGod Will No More Be AngryDespairbreath

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Compete (4 instances)
Contend (56 instances)
Contest (6 instances)
Debate (19 instances)
Fence (12 instances)

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