KJV dictionary & concordance

strive

Meaning of “strive”

To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

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22 occurrences20 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 6:3

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PLEAD my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Psalms 35:1 · retained source text

¶ Plead my cause (O LORD) with them that striue with mee: fight against them that fight against me.

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