war, battle, combat
war, battle, combat. War, battle; sacred combat in which Yahweh fights for Israel against demonic pagan powers ('The LORD is a man of war', Exodus 15:3).
host, army, warfare (LORD of Hosts)
host, army, warfare (LORD of Hosts). Host, organized military army, celestial hosts (stars and angels); paramount divine military title: YHWH Ṣǝḇāʾôt ('LORD of Hosts', 1 Samuel 1:3).
prince, ruler, chief captain
prince, ruler, chief captain. Prince, chieftain, commander of army; Messianic title 'Prince of Peace' (Sar Shalom, Isaiah 9:6) and the celestial Commander of the army of the LORD (Joshua 5:14).
to shout, raise victory cry, blast trumpet
to shout, raise victory cry, blast trumpet. To shout in triumph over defeated foes, blow the shofar, make a joyful noise to God ('Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth!', Psalm 100:1).
Satan, the adversary
Satan, the adversary. Primary meaning: Satan, the adversary. Strong's: the accuser, i.e. the devil. Lexical nuances: Satan (i.e. the adversary , as in LXX, ll. c.): Mt 4:10 12:26 , Mk 1:13 3:23 , 26 4:15 , Lk 10:18 11:18 13:16 22:3 , 31 , Jo 13:27 , Ac 5:3 26:18 , Ro 16:20 , I Co 5:5 7:5 , II Co 2:11 11:14 , I Th 2:18 , II Th 2:9 , I Ti 1:20 5:15 , Re 2:9 , 13 , 24 3:9 12:9 20:2 , 7 ; addressed in person of Peter, Mt 16:23 Mk 8:33 ; ἄγγελος Σατανᾶ , II Co 12:7 .†
an opponent of the Messiah
an opponent of the Messiah. Primary meaning: an opponent of the Messiah. Strong's: an opponent of the Messiah. Lexical nuances: Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc., Epp. Jo. , 70): I Jo 2:18 , 22 4:3 , II Jo 7 ; pl. I Jo 2:18 (cf. ψευδόχριστος , and v. MM, VGT , s.v.).†
slanderous, accusing falsely, a slanderer, false accuser, Satan, the Accuser, the Devil
slanderous, accusing falsely, a slanderer, false accuser, Satan, the Accuser, the Devil. Primary meaning: slanderous, accusing falsely, a slanderer, false accuser, Satan, the Accuser, the Devil. Strong's: a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854). Lexical nuances: slanderous, accusing falsely . As subst., ὁ, ἡ, δ. ;
darkness
darkness. Primary meaning: darkness. Strong's: shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: darkness : He 12:18 , Rec.†
1 Samuel • Chapter 28 (25 verses)
And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel . And Achish said unto David , Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , David, Samuel , Saul , Amalek , Ramah 1 , Shunem , Gilboa .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 10 (18 verses)
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ , who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Isaiah • Chapter 40 (31 verses)
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem , and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Jerusalem , Zion , Lebanon .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 9 (27 verses)
Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Moses .
James • Chapter 4 (17 verses)
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask a...
Jeremiah • Chapter 21 (14 verses)
The word which came unto Jeremiah from the Lord, when king Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur the son of Malchijah , and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying, Enquire, I pray thee, of the Lord for us; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon maketh war against us; if so be that t... Mentions: Zedekiah (or Matteniah), Malchijah , Zephaniah , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Babylon .
devoted thing, ban, utter destruction
devoted thing, ban, utter destruction. That which is irrevocably dedicated to God, ban of utter destruction; in holy war, complete consecration of pagan enemy to divine judgment without private plunder.
to draw out, deliver, equip for war
to draw out, deliver, equip for war. To pull off, draw out, rescue from distress; used of God delivering righteous from affliction ('He delivers the afflicted', Job 36:15).
Joshua • Chapter 8 (35 verses)
And the Lord said unto Joshua , Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land: And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto Jer... Mentions: Joshua , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Jericho .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 20 (8 verses)
And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon , and came and besieged Rabbah . But David tarried at Jerusalem . And Joab smote Rabbah , and destroyed... Mentions: Ammon , David , Jair , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Rabbah, Jerusalem , Gezer .
Judith • Chapter 7 (32 verses)
But the next day Holofernes gave command to all his army, and to all his people which were come to be his allies, that they should remove their camp toward Bethulia, and take beforehand the ascents of the hill country, and make war against the children of Israel . And every mighty... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Esau ( Edom ), Moab , Ammon , Asshur , Esau.
Psalms • Chapter 46 (11 verses)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel .
1 Samuel • Chapter 17 (58 verses)
Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Soco , which belongeth to Judah , and pitched between Soco and Azekah , in Ephes–dammim. And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the ... Mentions: Judah , Saul , Jacob/Israel , David , Jesse , Soco, Azekah , Gath , Ekron , Shaaraim 1 .
Zechariah • Chapter 14 (21 verses)
Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and ... Mentions: Azariah (or Uzziah ), Judah , Benjamin , Jerusalem , Azal , Geba 1 , Rimmon 2 , Egypt .
2 Esdras • Chapter 16 (78 verses)
Woe to you, Babylon , and Asia ! woe to you, Egypt , and Syria ! Gird up yourselves with sackcloth and garments of hair, and bewail your children, and lament; for your destruction is at hand. A sword is sent upon you, and who is he that may turn it back? Mentions: Babylon , Asia , Egypt , Syria .
Judith • Chapter 6 (21 verses)
And when the tumult of the men that were about the council was ceased, Holofernes the chief captain of the host of Asshur said to Achior and to all the children of Moab before all the people of the aliens, And who are you, Achior, and the hirelings of Ephraim , that you have pro... Mentions: Asshur , Moab , Ephraim , Jacob/Israel , Ammon , Egypt .
Deuteronomy • Chapter 20 (20 verses)
When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt . And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Egypt .
1 Chronicles • Chapter 12 (40 verses)
Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag , while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish : and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrow... Mentions: David , Saul , Kish , Benjamin , Joash , Ziklag , Azmaveth , Gedor 1 , Jordan , Hebron .
Judith • Chapter 14 (19 verses)
And Judith said to them, Hear me now, my brethren, and take this head, and hang it upon the battlement of your wall. And it shall be, so soon as the morning shall appear, and the sun shall come forth upon the earth, you⌃ shall take up every one his weapons of war, and go forth ev... Mentions: Asshur , Jacob/Israel , Judah .