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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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Jeremiah 12:5
¶ If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 12:5 · retained source text

¶ If thou hast runne with the footmen, and they haue wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou doe in the swelling of Iordan?

Jeremiah 18:19
Give heed to me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 18:19 · retained source text

Giue heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.

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