2 occurrences in 11 translations

'Contend' in the Bible

Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To God!Man Defending

Hear, O ye mountains, Jehovah's controversy, and ye enduring foundations of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.

Verse ConceptsFoundationsJustification, Necessity OfIngratitude To GodEarth's Foundation

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

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
διακρίνω 
Diakrino 
Usage: 16

ἐπαγωνίζομαι 
Epagonizomai 
Usage: 1

American Standard Version Public Domain

King James Version Public Domain