2 occurrences in 7 translations

'Contends' in the Bible

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

Thus says your Lord, the Lord, even your GodWho contends for His people,“Behold, I have taken out of your hand the cup of reeling,The chalice of My anger;You will never drink it again.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahStaggeringGod Making DrunkGod SuingThe Coming Day Of God's Wrathrelentless

Bible Theasaurus

Compete (4 instances)
Contend (56 instances)
Contends (8 instances)
Contest (6 instances)
Debate (19 instances)
Fence (12 instances)

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