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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Collide</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/collide.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/daniel/11-40.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/collide.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Collide</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/c/college--second_quarter_of_the_city_of_jerusalem.htm" title="College: Second Quarter of the City of Jerusalem">◄</a> Collide <a href="/topical/c/collop.htm" title="Collop">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "collide" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of collision, both physical and ideological, can be observed throughout the Scriptures. In a biblical context, collisions often represent conflicts between opposing forces, ideas, or spiritual entities. These encounters can be seen as moments of divine intervention, moral testing, or the clash between good and evil.<br><br><b>Physical Collisions</b><br><br>One of the most notable physical collisions in the Bible is the encounter between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). This event is not merely a physical confrontation but also a spiritual and ideological clash between the faith of Israel and the defiance of the Philistines. David's victory over Goliath symbolizes the triumph of faith and divine power over human strength and arrogance.<br><br>Another example is the collision of the armies of Israel and the forces of Jericho (Joshua 6). The fall of Jericho's walls after the Israelites' obedience to God's command illustrates the power of divine intervention in physical battles. The Israelites' faith and adherence to God's instructions led to a miraculous victory, demonstrating that physical collisions in the Bible often have spiritual significance.<br><br><b>Ideological and Spiritual Collisions</b><br><br>The Bible is replete with instances of ideological and spiritual collisions. One such example is the confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). This event was a direct challenge to the worship of false gods and a demonstration of the supremacy of the God of Israel. Elijah's victory, marked by the fire from heaven consuming the sacrifice, underscores the power of God over pagan deities and the futility of idolatry.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus frequently encountered collisions with the religious leaders of His time. These confrontations often centered around interpretations of the Law, the nature of God's kingdom, and the identity of the Messiah. For instance, in <a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm">Matthew 23</a>, Jesus denounces the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy and legalism, highlighting the collision between true righteousness and superficial religiosity.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Collisions</b><br><br>The Bible also addresses moral and ethical collisions, where individuals must choose between conflicting values or actions. The account of Joseph and Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39) exemplifies a moral collision. Joseph's refusal to succumb to temptation and his commitment to righteousness, even at the cost of his freedom, illustrates the importance of integrity and faithfulness to God's standards.<br><br>Similarly, the account of Daniel in the lion's den (Daniel 6) presents a collision between obedience to God and adherence to human laws. Daniel's unwavering faith and trust in God, despite the threat of death, serve as a powerful testament to the believer's call to prioritize divine commands over earthly decrees.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the term "collide" is not directly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture. These collisions, whether physical, ideological, or moral, serve to highlight the ongoing struggle between opposing forces and the ultimate victory of God's purposes. Through these encounters, believers are reminded of the importance of faith, obedience, and reliance on divine strength in the face of conflict.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To strike or dash against each other; to clash; as, the vessels collided; their interests collided.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To strike or dash against.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5055.htm"><span class="l">5055. nagach -- to push, thrust, gore</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to push, thrust, gore NASB Word Usage butting<br> (1), <b>collide</b> (1), gore (2), gores (3), push (1), push back (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5055.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/guidance_in_judgment.htm"><span class="l">Guidance in Judgment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and to think that the operation of the one must sometimes, at all events on the<br> outermost circumference of the spheres, impinge upon, and <b>collide</b> with, the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/guidance in judgment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/berkhof/new_evangelism_and_other_papers/survival_of_the_fittest.htm"><span class="l">Survival of the Fittest</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But suppose next, by a mightier catastrophe, the earth itself should <b>collide</b> with<br> another star, and make his new environment again untenable. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../berkhof/new evangelism and other papers/survival of the fittest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/orthodoxy/ix_authority_and_the_adventurer.htm"><span class="l">Authority and the Adventurer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Given this conviction that the spiritual phenomena do occur (my evidence for which<br> is complex but rational), we then <b>collide</b> with one of the worst mental evils <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/ix authority and the adventurer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_9/chapter_iithe_last_days_of_2.htm"><span class="l">The Last Days of the Old Eastern World</span></a> <br><b>...</b> their numberless vessels, packed closely together in a restricted space, begin to<br> hamper each other's movements, and their rams of brass <b>collide</b>; whole rows of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe last days of 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_2/chapter_iithe_memphite_empire.htm"><span class="l">The Memphite Empire</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 2. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe memphite empire.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/collide.htm"><span class="l"><b>Collide</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> collided; their interests collided. 2. (vt) To strike or dash against.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Collide</b> (1 Occurrence). Daniel 11:40 At <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/collide.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/college.htm"><span class="l">College (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/college.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joash.htm"><span class="l">Joash (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> but though the Levitical interest of the Chronicler is apparent in the details to<br> which he gives prominence, the narratives do not necessarily <b>collide</b>, as has <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joash.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehoash.htm"><span class="l">Jehoash (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> but though the Levitical interest of the Chronicler is apparent in the details to<br> which he gives prominence, the narratives do not necessarily <b>collide</b>, as has <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehoash.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/conflict.htm"><span class="l">Conflict (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A strife for the mastery; hostile contest; battle; struggle; fighting. 3.<br> (vi) To strike or dash together; to meet in violent collision; to <b>collide</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conflict.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/collop.htm"><span class="l">Collop</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/collop.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/strike.htm"><span class="l">Strike (168 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (vi) To deliver a quick blow or thrust; to give blows. 24. (vi) To hit; to <b>collide</b>;<br> to dash; to clash; as, a hammer strikes against the bell of a clock. 25. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/strike.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/smite.htm"><span class="l">Smite (230 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (vt) To strike or affect with passion, as love or fear. 8. (vi) To strike;<br> to <b>collide</b>; to beat. 9. (n.) The act of smiting; a blow. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/smite.htm - 39k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/deophobia.html">What is deophobia? What does it mean to be deophobic? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/living-for-Jesus.html">What is the meaning of living for Jesus? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/multi-level-marketing.html">What does the Bible say about multi-level marketing (MLM)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/collide.htm">Collide: 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">Collide (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-40.htm">Daniel 11:40</a></span><br />At the time of the end shall the king of the south contend with him; and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass through.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/collide.htm">Collide</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/collide.htm">Collide (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/collops.htm">Collops (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/c/college--second_quarter_of_the_city_of_jerusalem.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="College: Second Quarter of the City of Jerusalem"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="College: Second Quarter of the City of Jerusalem" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/collop.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Collop"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Collop" /></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>