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However, the concept of a fray, understood as a conflict, battle, or skirmish, is prevalent throughout the biblical narrative. The Bible often addresses themes of conflict, both physical and spiritual, and provides guidance on how believers are to engage in and understand these struggles.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>The Old Testament is replete with accounts of physical battles and conflicts as the Israelites sought to establish themselves in the Promised Land. One notable example is the battle of Jericho, where the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, followed God's instructions to bring down the walls of the city (Joshua 6). This event underscores the belief that God fights for His people and that victory in physical frays is often attributed to divine intervention.<br><br>Another significant instance is the battle between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). This account highlights the theme of faith and reliance on God in the face of overwhelming odds. David's victory over Goliath is not just a physical triumph but also a spiritual one, demonstrating that God empowers those who trust in Him.<br><br><b>Spiritual Warfare</b><br><br>The New Testament shifts the focus from physical battles to spiritual warfare. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, writes about the armor of God, emphasizing that the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). This passage encourages believers to equip themselves with truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God to stand firm in spiritual frays.<br><br>In <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a> , Paul further elaborates on this theme: "For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." This underscores the belief that spiritual battles require divine assistance and the use of spiritual tools rather than physical might.<br><br><b>Jesus and Conflict</b><br><br>Jesus Christ's ministry also involved various forms of conflict, though not in the traditional sense of physical battles. His teachings often challenged the religious authorities of the time, leading to numerous confrontations. In <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34</a> , Jesus states, "Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword." This metaphorical sword represents the division that His message would cause, as it calls individuals to make a decisive choice regarding their faith.<br><br><b>Christian Conduct in Conflict</b><br><br>The Bible provides guidance on how Christians should conduct themselves in the midst of conflict. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> advises, "If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone." This verse encourages believers to seek peace and reconciliation whenever possible, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br>Moreover, in <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> , Jesus pronounces a blessing on peacemakers: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." This beatitude highlights the value placed on those who actively seek to resolve conflicts and promote peace.<br><br>In summary, while the term "fray" may not appear explicitly in the Bible, the concept of conflict is a significant theme throughout Scripture. Whether in physical battles or spiritual warfare, the Bible provides insights and instructions for believers on how to navigate these challenges with faith and integrity.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Fight, or (v.) To become ragged at the ends.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To frighten; to terrify; to alarm.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To bear the expense of; to defray.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To rub; to wear off, or wear into shreds, by rubbing; to fret, as cloth; as, a deer is said to fray her head.<p>5. (<I>v. i.</I>) To rub.<p>6. (<I>v. i.</I>) To wear out or into shreds, or to suffer injury by rubbing, as when the threads of the warp or of the woof wear off so that the cross threads are loose; to ravel; as, the cloth frays badly.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) A fret or chafe, as in cloth; a place injured by rubbing.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">FRAY</span><p>fra (haradh, "to make afraid," "cause to tremble": the King James Version of <a href="/deuteronomy/28-26.htm">Deuteronomy 28:26</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-33.htm">Jeremiah 7:33</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-21.htm">Zechariah 1:21</a>; the Revised Version (British and American) "frighten," "terrify").<br><br>See <a href="../w/war.htm">WAR</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3750.htm"><span class="l">3750. osphresis -- the sense of smell, smelling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the sense of smell, smelling. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: osphresis<br> Phonetic Spelling: (os'-<b>fray</b>-sis) Short Definition: the sense of smell <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3750.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2480.htm"><span class="l">2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power</span></a> <br><b>...</b> meton: I prevail. Cognate: 2480 -- properly, embodied strength that "gets<br> into the <b>fray</b>" (action), ie the resistance. For the believer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2480.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2729.htm"><span class="l">2729. charad -- to tremble, be terrified</span></a><br><b>...</b> be make afraid, be careful, discomfit, <b>fray</b> away, quake, tremble. A primitive<br> root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2729.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bevan/three_friends_of_god/chapter_lii_the_knight_of.htm"><span class="l">The Knight of God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But if I must be a knight of God, it were better to gain my knighthood by fight<br> and <b>fray</b>, and the honour and the glory would be greater." But the Lord said to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/bevan/three friends of god/chapter lii the knight of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/teresa/the_interior_castle_or_the_mansions/introduction.htm"><span class="l">Introduction</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the supervision of the Saint, who introduced many changes; when completed the original<br> was handed to Father Jerome Gracian and to the Dominican, <b>Fray</b> Diego de <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/historical_lectures_and_essays/vesalius_the_anatomist_9.htm"><span class="l">Vesalius the Anatomist {9}</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the prince's bed; and in the afternoon there entered, with a procession likewise,<br> a shrine containing the bones of a holy anchorite, one <b>Fray</b> Diego, "whose <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/vesalius the anatomist 9.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_14_1868/good_earnests_of_great_success.htm"><span class="l">Good Earnests of Great Success</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prevail against you. Only may the King himself lead us onward to the <b>fray</b>,<br> and we shall not fear the result. Having thus looked <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 14 1868/good earnests of great success.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sell/studies_in_the_life_of_the_christian/study_vi_the_christians_book.htm"><span class="l">The Christian's Book</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It has been attacked and denounced and seemingly demolished only in the end to lead<br> its critics captive and to come forth from the <b>fray</b> stronger than ever. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study vi the christians book.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/historical_lectures_and_essays/footnotes.htm"><span class="l">Footnotes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> i.-pp.307-19. {12} In justice to poor Doctor Olivarez, it must be said that, while<br> he allows all force to the intercession of the Virgin and of <b>Fray</b> Diego, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/historical lectures and essays/footnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/prudentius/the_hymns_of_prudentius/ii_morning_hymn.htm"><span class="l">Morning Hymn</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And when the sun rose in the sky He halted on his shrivelled thigh: His natural<br> might had ebbed away, Vanquished in that tremendous <b>fray</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/ii morning hymn.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacon/the_hymns_of_martin_luther/ix_christ_lag_in_todesbanden.htm"><span class="l">Christ Lag in Todesbanden. Christ was Laid in Death's Strong Bands <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hallelujah! 4. Strange and dreadful was the <b>fray</b>, When Death and Life contended;<br> But 'twas Life that won the day, And Death's dark sway was ended. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/ix christ lag in todesbanden.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/sermons_on_proverbs/the_soul_winner.htm"><span class="l">The Soul Winner</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We should regard the Christian church not as an association for mutual admiration<br> and comfort, but as an army with banners, marching to the <b>fray</b> to achieve <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/the soul winner.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/war_war_war.htm"><span class="l">War! War! War!</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I speak now, after a spiritual manner, to the church of Christ. I say,<br> "Let us mingle in the <b>fray</b>; let us have something to do. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/war war war.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/fray.htm"><span class="l"><b>Fray</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To rub; to wear off, or wear into shreds, by rubbing; to fret, as cloth;<br> as, a deer is said to <b>fray</b> her head. 5. (vi) To rub. <b>...</b><b>FRAY</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fray.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fowls.htm"><span class="l">Fowls (61 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV DBY WBS). Deuteronomy 28:26 And thy carcass shall be meat unto all fowls of<br> the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall <b>fray</b> them away. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fowls.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fowl.htm"><span class="l">Fowl (73 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 28:26 And thy carcass shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and<br> unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall <b>fray</b> them away. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fowl.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/onslaught.htm"><span class="l">Onslaught (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An attack; an onset; a furious or murderous assault.<br> 2. (n.) A bloody <b>fray</b> or battle. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/onslaught.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fret.htm"><span class="l">Fret (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> water. 6. (vt) To tease; to irritate; to vex. 7. (vi) To be worn away; to<br> chafe; to <b>fray</b>; as, a wristband frets on the edges. 8. (vi <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fret.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fraudulently.htm"><span class="l">Fraudulently (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fraudulently.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/freckled.htm"><span class="l">Freckled (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/freckled.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/carcases.htm"><span class="l">Carcases (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 7:33 And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the<br> heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall <b>fray</b> them away. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/carcases.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/homicide.htm"><span class="l">Homicide (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Killing a thief who broke in during the night was not accounted murder (Exodus<br> 22:2). Unintentional killing of the pregnant woman in a <b>fray</b> was punished <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/homicide.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/carcass.htm"><span class="l">Carcass (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 28:26 And thy carcass shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and<br> unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall <b>fray</b> them away. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/carcass.htm - 18k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-music.html">When can music be considered 'Christian music'? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Gamaliel-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Gamaliel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/fray.htm">Fray: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Fray (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-26.htm">Deuteronomy 28:26</a></span><br />And thy carcass shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall <span class="boldtext">fray</span> them away.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21</a></span><br />He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/7-33.htm">Jeremiah 7:33</a></span><br />And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall <span class="boldtext">fray</span> them away.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/1-21.htm">Zechariah 1:21</a></span><br />Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, These are the horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man did lift up his head: but these are come to <span class="boldtext">fray</span> them, to cast out the horns of the Gentiles, which lifted up their horn over the land of Judah to scatter it.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/fray.htm">Fray</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spot.htm">Spot (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leper.htm">Leper (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leprosy.htm">Leprosy (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fray.htm">Fray (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tetter.htm">Tetter (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/groweth.htm">Groweth (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/darkish.htm">Darkish (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spotted.htm">Spotted (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/free.htm">Free (454 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weak.htm">Weak (102 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/f/fraudulently.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Fraudulently"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Fraudulently" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/f/freckled.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Freckled"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Freckled" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>