5 occurrences

'Contend' in the Bible

Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.

Verse ConceptsGod, As Judge

In measure, when you send them away, you contend with them. He has removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.

Verse ConceptseastOut Of The EastPeople ExiledThe East Wind

You will seek them, and won't find them, even those who contend with you. Those who war against you will be as nothing, as a non-existent thing.

Verse ConceptsNon ExistenceSeeking But Not Finding PeopleWarEnemy Attacks

But thus says Yahweh, "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 who contends with you, and I will save your children.

Verse ConceptsBlood, Figurative UsePromises To Stand on

For I will not contend forever, neither will I be always angry; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls who I have made.

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

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