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contend

Meaning of “contend”

1. To strive against or oppose, whether in battle, dispute, or judgment. 2. To strive earnestly for or in support of a person or cause.

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14 occurrences14 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 2:9

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KJV PCE

¶ Thus hath the Lord God shewed unto me: and, behold, the Lord God called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Amos 7:4 · retained source text

¶ Thus hath the LORD God shewed vnto me; and behold, the LORD God called to contend by fire, and it deuoured the great deepe, and did eate vp a part.

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