7 occurrences in 11 translations

'Contentious' in the Bible

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Verse ConceptsArguingDissensionContentiousnessCharcoal

Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,And grasps oil with his right hand.

Verse Conceptsnagging

Bible Theasaurus

Combative (1 instance)
Competitive (2 instances)
Contentious (13 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀρκέω 
Arkeo 
Usage: 6

G73
ἀγών 
Agon 
Usage: 6

αὐτάρκεια 
Autarkeia 
Usage: 2

ἐριθεία 
Eritheia 
Usage: 7

ἔρις 
Eris 
Usage: 9

παροξυσμός 
Paroxusmos 
Usage: 2

φιλόνεικος 
Philoneikos 
Usage: 1

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