AD'VERSARY, n. See Adverse.
1. An enemy or foe one who has enmity at heart.
The Lord shall take vengeance on his adversaries. Nahum 1 .
In scripture, Satan is called THE adversary, by way of eminence. 1 Peter 5 .
2. An opponent or antagonist, as in a suit at law, or in single combat an opposing litigant.
AD'VERSARY, a. Opposed opposite to adverse. In law, having an opposing party, as an adversary suit in distinction from an application, in law or equity, to which no opposition is made.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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