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adversary

Meaning of “adversary”

An opponent or enemy; one who resists or accuses.

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22 occurrences21 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 23:22

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Luke 12:58
¶ When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
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1611 witness · Luke 12:58 · retained source text

¶ When thou goest with thine aduersary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, giue diligence that thou mayest be deliuered from him, lest hee hale thee to the Iudge, and the Iudge deliuer thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 5.25.

Luke 18:3
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
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1611 witness · Luke 18:3 · retained source text

And there was a widowe in that citie, and she came vnto him, saying, Auenge me of mine aduersarie:

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