4 occurrences

'Contend' in the Bible

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

For this is what the Lord says:“Even the captives of a mighty man will be taken,and the prey of a tyrant will be delivered;I will contend with the one who contends with you,and I will save your children.

Verse ConceptsBlood, Figurative UsePromises To Stand on

The One who vindicates Me is near;who will contend with Me?Let us confront each other.Who has a case against Me?Let him come near Me!

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

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

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