'Contend' in the Bible

Now are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?

Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.

Be sure that all who are enraged against youwill be ashamed and disgraced;those who contend with youwill become as nothing and will perish.

You will look for those who contend with you,but you will not find them.Those who war against youwill become absolutely nothing.

For this is what the Lord says:“Even the captives of a mighty man will be taken,and the prey of a tyrant will be delivered;I will contend with the one who contends with you,and I will save your children.

The One who vindicates Me is near;who will contend with Me?Let us confront each other.Who has a case against Me?Let him come near Me!

You will be righteous, Lord,even if I bring a case against You.Yet, I wish to contend with You:Why does the way of the wicked prosper?Why do all the treacherous live at ease?

Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about the salvation we share, I found it necessary to write and exhort you to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all.