Bible Dictionary

Enemy

A person or group that opposes or seeks to harm another.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

159 of 516

Letter

E

Meaning

A person or group that opposes or seeks to harm another.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 23:4-5
  • Psalm 23:5
  • Proverbs 25:21-22
  • Matthew 5:43-44
  • Luke 6:27-28
  • Romans 12:20
  • 1 Corinthians 15:26
  • Ephesians 6:12

Also Called

enemies

Original Language

Hebrew

אֹיֵב

oyev

enemy

Greek

ἐχθρός

echthros

enemy

Meaning

An enemy is a person or group that opposes or seeks to harm another.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, an enemy is one who opposes, hates, or acts against another person, nation, or God.

The term is used for both human adversaries and spiritual opposition.


Key References

  • Exodus 23:4-5
  • Psalm 23:5
  • Proverbs 25:21-22
  • Matthew 5:43-44
  • Luke 6:27-28
  • Romans 12:20
  • 1 Corinthians 15:26
  • Ephesians 6:12

  • Adversary
  • War
  • Peace
  • Persecution
  • Devil

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 23:4-5
  • Psalm 23:5
  • Proverbs 25:21-22
  • Matthew 5:43-44
  • Luke 6:27-28
  • Romans 12:20
  • 1 Corinthians 15:26
  • Ephesians 6:12

Related Terms

Study Topics

enemy opposition conflict warfare