6 occurrences in 6 translations

'Resisting' in the Bible

If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.

Verse ConceptsBeing CalmPeaceablenessStaying Strong And Not Giving UpAnger And Forgiveness

“Make him drunk, for he has become arrogant and magnified himself against the Lord [by denying Reuben’s occupation of the land the Lord had assigned him]. Moab also will wallow in his vomit, and he too shall become a laughingstock.

Verse ConceptsdefianceVomittingGod Making Drunk

"Why then does God still find fault?" you will ask; "for who is resisting His will?"

Verse ConceptsBlameResistanceGod Works His Will

so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.

Verse ConceptsdefianceRebellion, Against Human AuthorityCivil GovernmentAnarchyRebellion against GodRespecting Authority

Bible Theasaurus

Refuse (146 instances)
Reject (99 instances)
Resist (41 instances)
Resisting (6 instances)
Withstand (32 instances)

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