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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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Isaiah 49:25
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But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 49:25 · retained source text

But thus saith the LORD, Euen the captiues of the mightie shall be taken away, and the pray of the terrible shall be deliuered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will saue thy children.

1611 marginal noteHeb. captiuitie.

Isaiah 50:8
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He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
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He is neere that iustifieth me, who will contend with me? let vs stand together: who is mine aduersarie? let him come neere to me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the master of my cause.

1611 marginal noteRom. 8.32, 33.

Isaiah 57:16
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For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
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For I will not contend for euer, neither will I be alwayes wroth: for the spirit should faile before me, and the soules which I haue made.

Complete reference index — all 14 verses
Deuteronomy 2:9Deuteronomy 2:24Job 9:3Job 13:8Proverbs 28:4Ecclesiastes 6:10Isaiah 49:25Isaiah 50:8Isaiah 57:16Jeremiah 12:5Jeremiah 18:19Amos 7:4Micah 6:1Jude 1:3

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Deuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah3 occurrences
3 versesJeremiah2 occurrences
2 versesAmos1 occurrence
1 verseMicah1 occurrence
1 verseJude1 occurrence
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