22 occurrences in 7 translations

'Opponents' in the Bible

Our opponents heard that we had learned about them, that God had brought their plans to failure, and that each and every one of us had come to work on the wall.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahGod HinderingGods PlanGod's Plan For Us

“Surely our opponents are destroyed,and fire has consumed what they left behind.”

Verse ConceptsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of Sin

Davidic.Oppose my opponents, Lord;fight those who fight me.

Verse ConceptsFirst To FightBattleEnemy Attacksstriving

Do not forget the clamor of Your adversaries,the tumult of Your opponents that goes up constantly.

Verse ConceptsNot Forgetting

Casting the lot ends quarrelsand separates powerful opponents.

Verse ConceptsCasting LotsResolving Conflict

Look! All those who are angry with you shall be ashamed and humiliated; {your opponents} shall be like nothing and shall become lost.

Verse ConceptsShame Will ComeUnnamed People Angry With Others

When you will look for your opponents, you will not find them; your enemies will be reduced to absolutely nothing.

Verse ConceptsNon ExistenceSeeking But Not Finding PeopleWarEnemy Attacks

The slander and murmuring of my opponentsattack me all day long.

Verse ConceptsEvil PlansUnceasingContinual Hardship

I'll inform you about what has been recorded in the Book of Truth. No one stands firmly with me against these opponents, except Michael your prince.

Verse ConceptsArchangelsBooks, Metaphorical UseMichael The ArchangelBible, Names OfActing AloneAngelic GuardianshipTelling The Truth

Even as he was saying this, all of his opponents were blushing with shame. But the rest of the crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things he was doing.

Verse ConceptsCrowds AmazedRejoicing In God's Works

This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life."

Verse Conceptseternal life, gift ofNationalismRepentance, Importance OfGifts From God, SpiritualRepentanceForeigners Saved By FaithGod Gives RepentanceSpecific Praising Of GodElectPromise Of HeavenUniversalism

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that reveal my weakness [the things by which I am made weak in the eyes of my opponents].

Verse ConceptsSelf Righteousness, And The GospelWeakness, PhysicalPaul's BoastingWeaknessBoastingvulnerabilitytransitionscars

But they will have no further success; for their folly will be as clearly manifest to all men, as that of the opponents of Moses came to be.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfManifesting (making Something Clear)Foolishness Of MenAspects Of People Made Knowncancer

and healthy language which no one can censure, so that our opponents may feel ashamed at having nothing evil to say against us.

Verse ConceptsSpeechcriticism

Bible Theasaurus

Adversary (115 instances)
Antagonist (3 instances)
Opponent (18 instances)
Opponents (22 instances)
Opposer (1 instance)
Opposite (162 instances)
Opposition (40 instances)

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