Dictionary of Bible Themes Viewing other people as a threat to oneself in the accomplishment of some aim, or being in active competition with others for recognition or achievement. 1 Kings 15:25-31Examples of rivalry at a national level Between Israel and Judah 1 Kings 16:21-22This is typical of the conflict that existed for 80 years after the division of the kingdom. Within Israel See also 2 Chronicles 32:13-22Between Assyria and Judah Isaiah 37:10-13Assyria claimed that behind the rivalry of the nations lay the rivalry of their gods. The LORD vindicated himself in answer to Hezekiah's prayer (see Isa 37:14-38). Genesis 25:29-34; 27:41Examples of rivalry at an individual level Between Esau and Jacob 1 Samuel 1:6-7Between Peninnah and Hannah 1 Samuel 18:7-9See also Between Saul and David 1 Samuel 20:312 Samuel 15:1-13 Between Absalom and David 1 Kings 12:26-27Between Rehoboam and Jeroboam Leviticus 18:18Condemnation of rivalry at an individual level By the Mosaic law Luke 9:46-48By Jesus Christ See also pp Mt 18:1-4 Matthew 20:20-24pp Mk 9:34-37 Matthew 23:8-11pp Mk 10:35-41 1 Corinthians 3:3-4See also By Paul 1 Corinthians 1:12-13Galatians 3:26-28 Rivalry between individuals is overcome in Christ See also Mark 10:42-45Philippians 1:15-18 See also pp Mt 20:25-28 5834 disagreement7030 unity 8773 jealousy 8785 opposition |
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