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Jude 1:9

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Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
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  1. Zechariah 3:2Rank 1 from verse 9
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    2And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?

  2. 2 Peter 2:11Rank 2 from verse 9
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    11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

  3. Deuteronomy 34:6Rank 3 from verse 9
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    6And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

  4. Daniel 12:1Rank 4 from verse 9
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    1AND at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

  5. Revelation 12:7Rank 5 from verse 9
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    7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

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Jude 1:9

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

contending

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Present-participial or verbal-noun 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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

devil

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Sense 1: The Devil: Satan, the old serpent, the enemy, adversary, tempter, and deceiver. Sense 2: An evil or unclean spirit. Sense 3: By figure, a person characterized by great wickedness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

disputed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of dispute, meaning to reason or plead a case.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

body

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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

railing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of rail, meaning to abuse, insult, revile, scorn, or speak bitterly and accusingly against someone.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

accusation

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A charge or allegation of wrongdoing; the act or stated matter of accusing someone.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rebuke

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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

9Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

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10But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.

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