5 occurrences

'Contend' in the Bible

"Therefore I will yet contend with you," says Yahweh, "and I will contend with your children's children.

Verse ConceptsChildren Of Evil

"Why will you contend with me? You all have transgressed against me," says Yahweh.

Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of RebellionRebellion, Of IsraelRebellion against God

You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?

Verse ConceptsFaithlessness, As DisobedienceGod, Righteousness OfQuestionsApparent InjusticePartialityDoubting God's JusticeProsperity Of The WickedThe Wicked ProsperprosperingQuestioning Life

If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and though in a land of peace you are secure, yet how will you do in the pride of the Jordan?

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceRunningPeople StumblingThe Region Of JordanTired In ActivityRace

Give heed to me, Yahweh, and listen to the voice of those who contend with me.

Verse ConceptsIngratitude, Examples OfPay Attention O God!

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