Topical Bible: The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Contended With

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Throughout the Scriptures, the Jewish people, as God's chosen nation, have faced opposition and contention from various groups and individuals. The Bible contains numerous denunciations against those who have contended with the Jews, highlighting the divine protection and favor bestowed upon them by God. These denunciations serve as a testament to God's covenant with Israel and His commitment to their preservation and vindication.

Divine Protection and Promise

God's covenant with Abraham established the Jewish people as a nation set apart for His purposes. This covenant included promises of protection and blessing, as seen in Genesis 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." This foundational promise underscores the serious consequences for those who oppose or contend with the Jewish people.

Denunciations in the Prophets

The prophetic books of the Old Testament contain numerous denunciations against nations and individuals who have contended with Israel. The prophet Isaiah, for instance, speaks of God's judgment against those who oppose His people. In Isaiah 41:11-12, the Lord declares, "Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing."

Jeremiah also proclaims God's judgment against those who contend with Israel. In Jeremiah 30:16, the Lord promises, "But all who devour you will be devoured; all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plunder you will be plundered, and all who prey upon you I will give for prey."

Historical Fulfillment

The historical books of the Old Testament provide accounts of God's intervention on behalf of the Jewish people against their adversaries. In the book of Esther, Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews is thwarted, and he faces the very fate he intended for them (Esther 7:10). This narrative exemplifies the divine retribution that befalls those who contend with God's chosen people.

New Testament Affirmation

The New Testament continues to affirm the special status of the Jewish people and the consequences for those who oppose them. In Romans 11:28-29, the Apostle Paul writes, "Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable." This passage underscores the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel and His unwavering commitment to their preservation.

Conclusion

The denunciations against those who contend with the Jews throughout the Bible serve as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. These warnings highlight the serious consequences for opposing God's chosen nation and affirm the divine protection that surrounds them.

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Isaiah 41:11
Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with you shall perish.
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Isaiah 49:25
But thus said the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contends with you, and I will save your children.
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Library

Covenant Duties.
... Thirdly, to the Jews. ... invitations and encouragements, to his people; by denunciations
and warnings ... and cannot be countenanced without rebellion against Him who ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter iv covenant duties.htm

Introduction to Oration ii.
... of the Gentiles, [2698] a patron of the Jews. ... 2739] and, Mine anger is kindled against
the shepherds ... he cannot easily free himself from denunciations, and I am ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/introduction to oration ii.htm

The Puritan Innovations
... to Bucer and Calvin, whose vehement denunciations of the ... that it was the habit of
the Jews generally to ... a long and heavy bill of indictment against the Second ...
/.../studies in the book of common prayer/chapter ii the puritan innovations.htm

The Sibylline Oracles.
... is almost wholly occupied with denunciations of judgments and ... which sheltered a few
miserable Jews and natives ... In connection with the oracle against Rome, occur ...
//christianbookshelf.org/deane/pseudepigrapha/the sibylline oracles.htm

The Religious Revolution
... of winning support lay in his exaggerated denunciations of real ... The attacks that
he directed against the Papacy such ... attention once more to the Jews, upon whom ...
/.../chapter ii the religious revolution.htm

On the Study of the Evidences of Christianity.
... The later Jews adopted the strange legend of the ... from Coleridge an emphatic protest
against the entire ... school, coupled with awful denunciations of heterodoxy ...
/.../temple/essays and reviews the education of the world/on the study of the.htm