KJV dictionary & concordance
Third-person singular present form of contend. Sense 1: To strive against or oppose, whether in battle, dispute, or judgment. Sense 2: To strive earnestly for or in support of a person or cause.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Job 40:2
Complete exact-word concordance
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Shall hee that contendeth with the Almightie, instruct him? he that reproueth God, let him answere it.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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.
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.
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