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controversy

Meaning of “controversy”

A dispute, contention, or matter argued between opposing sides.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
13 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 17:8

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Jeremiah 25:31
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A noise shall come even to the ends of the earth; for the Lord hath a controversy with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give them that are wicked to the sword, saith the Lord.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 25:31 · retained source text

A noise shall come euen to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a controuersie with the nations: hee will pleade with all flesh, he will giue them that are wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.

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Deuteronomy 17:8Deuteronomy 19:17Deuteronomy 21:5Deuteronomy 25:12 Samuel 15:2Isaiah 34:8Jeremiah 25:31Ezekiel 44:24Hosea 4:1Hosea 12:2Micah 6:21 Timothy 3:16

Where “controversy” appears

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Deuteronomy4 occurrences
4 verses2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesMicah2 occurrences
1 verse1 Timothy1 occurrence
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