Contention (24 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CONTEND; CONTENTION. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contention.htm - 15k

Contentious (13 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome. 2. (a ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contentious.htm - 10k

Contend (56 Occurrences)

... 4. (vt) To struggle for; to contest. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CONTEND; CONTENTION. ... "By pride cometh only contention" (Proverbs 13:10). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contend.htm - 24k

Strife (71 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) Exertion or contention for superiority; contest of emulation, either by intellectual or physical efforts. 3. (n.) Altercation ... biblethesaurus.org/s/strife.htm - 27k

Grievance (7 Occurrences)

... Acts 19:38 If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grievance.htm - 10k

Feud (1 Occurrence)

... 2. (n.) A contention or quarrel; especially, an inveterate strife between families, clans, or parties; deadly hatred; contention satisfied only by bloodshed. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/feud.htm - 7k

Exciteth (2 Occurrences)

... Exciteth (2 Occurrences). Proverbs 28:25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exciteth.htm - 6k

Discord (7 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) Lack of agreement; absence of unity or harmony in sentiment or action; variance leading to contention and strife; disagreement; -- applied to persons ... biblethesaurus.org/d/discord.htm - 8k

Controversy (21 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions. 2. (n.) Quarrel; strife ... biblethesaurus.org/c/controversy.htm - 14k

Contest (7 Occurrences)

... 1. (vt) To make a subject of dispute, contention, litigation, or emulation; to contend for; to call in question; to controvert; to oppose; to dispute. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contest.htm - 9k

Separating (24 Occurrences)

... Acts 15:39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed, separating one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/separating.htm - 14k

Strive (64 Occurrences)

... 2. (vi) To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as ... biblethesaurus.org/s/strive.htm - 25k

Conflict (18 Occurrences)

... the same c. which ye saw in me," and Colossians 2:1 the King James Version; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 (the King James Version "contention"); athlesis (literally ... biblethesaurus.org/c/conflict.htm - 13k

Abimelech (63 Occurrences)

... When contention had arisen between the servants of the two men over the wells of water the two men made a covenant at a well, which took its name, Beersheba ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abimelech.htm - 36k

Quarrel (22 Occurrences)

... kwor'-el: Originally (1) "a complaint" (compare "querulous"), or (2) "a cause of complaint," and so (3) "a contention." (1) In the King James Version Mark 6:19 ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quarrel.htm - 15k

Baptist (16 Occurrences)

... appendix, xii, Baptism of Proselytes). It matters nothing at all to the Baptist contention what is true in this regard. It would not be ... biblethesaurus.org/b/baptist.htm - 56k

Interpretation (45 Occurrences)

... appendix, xii, Baptism of Proselytes). It matters nothing at all to the Baptist contention what is true in this regard. It would not be ... biblethesaurus.org/i/interpretation.htm - 57k

Contentions (20 Occurrences)

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Parousia

... The contention may be made that this symbolism in the Gospels has been drawn out of other sources by the evangelists (the so-called "Little Apocalypse" of Mark ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parousia.htm - 36k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)

... We may dismiss altogether the contention of many, that whether true or not the fact is of no great importance. It must be of importance. ... biblethesaurus.org/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Birth (357 Occurrences)

... We may dismiss altogether the contention of many, that whether true or not the fact is of no great importance. It must be of importance. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/birth.htm - 71k

Quarreling (17 Occurrences)

... (See NAS). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quarreling.htm - 11k

Quarrelling (5 Occurrences)

... (DBY). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is 'as' when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. (ASV). ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quarrelling.htm - 8k

Quarrelsome (9 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Apt to argue; given to contention; easily irritated or provoked to contest; irascible; choleric. Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quarrelsome.htm - 8k

Vehement (10 Occurrences)

... (DBY). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/v/vehement.htm - 11k

Occurred (23 Occurrences)

... (See RSV). Acts 15:39 Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus, (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/o/occurred.htm - 12k

Outcast (6 Occurrences)

... degraded person; a vagabond. 2. (n.) A quarrel; a contention. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OUTCAST. out'-kast: Represents some ... biblethesaurus.org/o/outcast.htm - 9k

Laugh (23 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 80:6 You make us a source of contention to our neighbors. Our enemies laugh among themselves. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/laugh.htm - 13k

Lookest (8 Occurrences)

... iniquity, and lookest thou upon grievance? For spoiling and violence are before me; and there is strife, and contention riseth up. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lookest.htm - 8k

Letteth (11 Occurrences)

... Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/letteth.htm - 9k

Lent (9 Occurrences)

... (See JPS). Jeremiah 15:10 Woe is me, my mother, that you have borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lent.htm - 9k

Land (19790 Occurrences)

... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country; for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ... biblethesaurus.org/l/land.htm - 21k

Genneseret

... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country; for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ... biblethesaurus.org/g/genneseret.htm - 9k

Good-will (8 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:15 Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ; (YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/good-will.htm - 8k

Gennesaret (3 Occurrences)

... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country; for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gennesaret.htm - 11k

Goodwill (5 Occurrences)

... (See NIV). Philippians 1:15 Certain, indeed, even through envy and contention, and certain also through good-will, do preach the Christ; (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/goodwill.htm - 7k

Greatest (45 Occurrences)

... Luke 22:24 There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/greatest.htm - 20k

Grew (133 Occurrences)

... Acts 12:24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). Acts 15:39 Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grew.htm - 34k

Whisperer (4 Occurrences)

... (See JPS ASV NAS RSV). Proverbs 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. (See JPS ASV NAS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/w/whisperer.htm - 7k

Wrathful (11 Occurrences)

... (KJV WBS). Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wrathful.htm - 9k

Well-advised (1 Occurrence)

... Well-advised (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 13:10 By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom. (See JPS ASV DBY WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/w/well-advised.htm - 6k

Word (8118 Occurrences)

... promise. 7. (n.) Verbal contention; dispute. 8. (n.) A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/word.htm - 16k

Interested (4 Occurrences)

... Acts 19:38 If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls ... biblethesaurus.org/i/interested.htm - 8k

Ignominy (7 Occurrences)

... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease. (ASV DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/i/ignominy.htm - 8k

Furious (28 Occurrences)

... vengeance. (See RSV). Proverbs 15:18 A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. (DBY). Proverbs ... biblethesaurus.org/f/furious.htm - 14k

Fist (7 Occurrences)

... Isaiah 58:4 Behold, you fast for strife and contention, and to strike with the fist of wickedness: you don't fast this day so as to make your voice to be heard ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fist.htm - 8k

Fond (6 Occurrences)

... (See NAS). 1 Timothy 3:3 not given to excesses from wine, not a striker, but mild, not addicted to contention, not fond of money, (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fond.htm - 8k

Fists (6 Occurrences)

... Isaiah 58:4 Behold, ye fast for strife and contention, and to smite with the fist of wickedness; ye fast not this day so as to make your voice to be heard on ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fists.htm - 8k

Firebrand (3 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A piece of burning wood. 2. (n.) One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firebrand.htm - 9k

Talebearer (8 Occurrences)

... matter. (KJV JPS NAS RSV). Proverbs 16:28 A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends. (DBY). Proverbs ... biblethesaurus.org/t/talebearer.htm - 8k

Tale-bearer (7 Occurrences)

... matter. (ASV WBS). Proverbs 16:28 A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend. (YLT). Proverbs ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tale-bearer.htm - 8k

Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)

... This is a fact of great interest in view of the contention that the Jesus of the four Gospels is a product of the legend-making propensity of devout souls in ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thessalonians.htm - 46k

Tolerate (8 Occurrences)

... look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention rises up. (See NIV). Habakkuk 1:13 ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tolerate.htm - 9k

Relieth (1 Occurrence)

... Relieth (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 28:25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/relieth.htm - 6k

Exists (18 Occurrences)

... iniquity, and look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention rises up. (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exists.htm - 11k

Esek (1 Occurrence)

... Septuagint Adikia): The name given by Isaac to a well dug by his servants, for the use of which the herdsmen of Gerar strove with them-"contention" (Genesis 26 ... biblethesaurus.org/e/esek.htm - 7k

Entreated (56 Occurrences)

... we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention... biblethesaurus.org/e/entreated.htm - 22k

Elihu (11 Occurrences)

... It is at this point, then, that Elihu is introduced, to renew their contention with young constructive blood, and represent their cause (as he deems) better ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elihu.htm - 15k

Emulation (5 Occurrences)

... or excel another; rivalry. 2. (n.) Jealous rivalry; envy; envious contention. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EMULATION. em-u-la ... biblethesaurus.org/e/emulation.htm - 9k

Excesses (3 Occurrences)

... Excesses (3 Occurrences). 1 Timothy 3:3 not given to excesses from wine, not a striker, but mild, not addicted to contention, not fond of money, (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/excesses.htm - 7k

Dissension (18 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Disagreement in opinion, usually of a violent character, producing warm debates or angry words; contention in words; partisan ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dissension.htm - 11k

Dam (5 Occurrences)

... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. (WEB NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dam.htm - 9k

Devastation (17 Occurrences)

... to behold grievance? for devastation and violence are before me: and there are that raise strife and contention. (WBS). Habakkuk 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/d/devastation.htm - 11k

Debate (13 Occurrences)

... 6. (vt) Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy; as, the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/debate.htm - 11k

Multiplying (23 Occurrences)

... look. (YLT). Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression. (YLT). Ecclesiastes ... biblethesaurus.org/m/multiplying.htm - 13k

Medan (2 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Contention, the third son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MEDAN. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/medan.htm - 7k

Mechanics (2 Occurrences)

... Acts 19:38 If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mechanics.htm - 7k

Meddled (1 Occurrence)

... Meddled (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/meddled.htm - 6k

Mild (2 Occurrences)

... Mild (2 Occurrences). 1 Timothy 3:3 not given to excesses from wine, not a striker, but mild, not addicted to contention, not fond of money, (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mild.htm - 7k

Puffed (13 Occurrences)

... ASV). Proverbs 28:25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/puffed.htm - 10k

Phillippi (2 Occurrences)

... we had suffered before, and were shamefully treated, as ye know, at Phillippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phillippi.htm - 7k

Peacock

... II. 102, 269. Alexander claimed that he brought them into Greece from the east, but failed to prove his contention. Pliny wrote ... biblethesaurus.org/p/peacock.htm - 11k

Parted (67 Occurrences)

... Acts 15:39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parted.htm - 26k

Purely (4 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:17 but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds. (DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purely.htm - 9k

Paul (207 Occurrences)

... St. Paul, 1912, 6), in order to see the force of this contention for proper understanding of the social environment of Paul. Against ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paul.htm - 101k

Bildad (5 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of contention, one of Job's friends. He is called "the Shuhite," probably as belonging to Shuah, a ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bildad.htm - 11k

Beholdest (6 Occurrences)

... and look upon perverseness? for destruction and violence are before me; and there is strife, and contention riseth up. (See JPS). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beholdest.htm - 8k

Breaks (35 Occurrences)

... (WEB). Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breaks.htm - 16k

Bonds (46 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Philippians 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (KJV WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bonds.htm - 19k

Borrowed (5 Occurrences)

... Jeremiah 15:10 Wo to me, my mother, For thou hast borne me a man of strife, And a man of contention to all the land, I have not lent on usury, Nor have they ... biblethesaurus.org/b/borrowed.htm - 8k