The term "vie" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of striving or contending is present throughout the Scriptures. The idea of vying, or competing, can be understood in the context of both positive and negative connotations, depending on the motives and outcomes associated with the action.

Biblical Context of Striving and Contending

1. Positive Striving:
· The Apostle Paul often uses athletic metaphors to describe the Christian life, emphasizing the importance of striving for spiritual goals. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable."
· This passage encourages believers to vie for spiritual rewards with the same dedication and discipline as athletes competing for a prize. The focus is on perseverance and commitment to the faith.

2. Negative Striving:
· The Bible also warns against selfish ambition and contentious behavior. In James 3:14-16 , it is written, "But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice."
· Here, the act of vying for personal gain or out of jealousy is condemned, as it leads to discord and strife within the community.

Examples of Vying in Biblical Narratives

· Jacob and Esau: The account of Jacob and Esau is a classic example of vying for a birthright and blessing. In Genesis 25:29-34, Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a meal, and later, in Genesis 27, Jacob vies for and receives Isaac's blessing through deception. This narrative highlights the consequences of striving for personal gain at the expense of family relationships.

· The Disciples' Ambition: In the New Testament, the disciples of Jesus occasionally vied for positions of honor. In Mark 10:35-37 , James and John ask Jesus to grant them seats at His right and left in His glory. Jesus responds by teaching them about servanthood, saying in Mark 10:43-44 , "But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all."

Theological Implications

The concept of vying in the Bible serves as a reminder of the importance of motives in the pursuit of goals. While striving for excellence and spiritual growth is encouraged, it must be done with humility and a heart aligned with God's will. The Scriptures consistently call believers to examine their intentions and to seek the glory of God rather than personal advancement.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to vie for spiritual maturity and to contend for the faith with integrity and love. As Paul exhorts in Philippians 3:14 , "I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." This pursuit should be marked by a spirit of cooperation and unity within the body of Christ, avoiding the pitfalls of selfish ambition and rivalry.1. (v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.

2. (v. i.) To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.

3. (v. t.) To stake; to wager.

4. (v. t.) To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

5. (n.) A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager.

8474. tacharah -- habergeon
... habergeon A facitious root from charah through the idea of the heat of jealousy;
to vie with a rival -- close, contend. see HEBREW charah. 8473, 8474. ...
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I have Said This, Lest Haply Married Fruitfulness Dare to vie with ...
... Section 7. I have said this, lest haply married fruitfulness dare to vie
with virgin chastity? 7. I have said this, lest haply ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/of holy virginity /section 7 i have said.htm

John Calvin. His Life and Character.
... p.278. II. Biographies of Calvin. Th. de B??ze: Histoire de la vie et la mort de
J. Calvin, Gen??ve, 1564; second French ed. enlarged and improved by Nic. ...
/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 56 john calvin his.htm

Preface.
... THE Vie de Jesus, by M. Renan, having passed through many editions, and been translated
into several languages on the continent of Europe, has now appeared in ...
/.../schaff/the romance of m renan and the christ of the gospels/preface.htm

Jean Jacques Rousseau.
... Socrate, mourant sans douleur, sans ignomie, soutint ais??ment jusqu'au bout son
personage; et si cette facile mort n'e?�t honor?? sa vie, on douteroit si ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/jean jacques rousseau.htm

Related Works by or About Anne Catherine Emmerich
... 2. Brentano, Clemens. (1854). Vie de la Sainte Vierge. Paris: Sagnier et Bray. ... 2.
Schmoeger, K. (1868-1872). Vie d'Anne-Catherine Emmerich . Paris: A. Bray. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/related works by or about.htm

Confession of the Evangelical Free Church of Geneva. AD 1848.
... Esprit, le changement surnaturel que l'??criture appelle nouvelle naissance,
r??g??n??ration, conversion, passage de la mort ?� la vie. ...
/.../confession of the evangelical free.htm

General Literature
... Du Moulin (P.), the Elder. La vie et religion de deux bons papes Leon premier et
Gregoire premier... ... Luzarche (V.) [Editor], Vie du Pape Gr??goire le Grande. ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/general literature.htm

Ernest Renan.
... COLLECTION OF TESTIMONIES OF UNBELIEVERS. ERNEST RENAN. From the "Vie de J??sus,
par E. Renan, membre de l'Institut." Septi??me ??dition. Paris, 1864. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/ernest renan.htm

The Confession of the Waldenses. AD 1655.
... Qu'il faut recevoir, comme nous recevons cette Sainte Ecriture pour Divine, et
Canonique, c'est-?�-dire pour regle de n?�tre Foy, et de n?�tre vie, et qu'elle ...
/.../the confession of the waldenses.htm

The Writings of Jerome.
... by John Andreas of Bologna, was printed at Basle in 1514; and a work by Lasserr??
was published at Paris in 1530, with a curious title, "La Vie de Monseigneur ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/iv the writings of jerome.htm

Vie (2 Occurrences)
...Vie (2 Occurrences). Philippians 3:17 Brethren, vie with one another in imitating
me, and carefully observe those who follow the example which we have set you. ...
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Victuals (32 Occurrences)

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Viest (1 Occurrence)

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Imitating (3 Occurrences)
... Philippians 3:17 Brethren, vie with one another in imitating me, and carefully observe
those who follow the example which we have set you. (WEY RSV). ...
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Fare (13 Occurrences)
... Glanze"; Ostervald, "se traitoit bien et magnifiquement"; Oltremare, "faisait brillante
chere"; Segond, "menait joyeuse et brillante vie"; Weymouth, "enjoyed a ...
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Eagerness (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one
minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do ...
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Emulous (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Ambitiously desirous to equal or even to excel another; eager to emulate
or vie with another; desirous of like excellence with another; -- with of; as ...
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Minding (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one
minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do ...
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Contest (7 Occurrences)
... controvert. 4. (vi) To engage in contention, or emulation; to contend; to
strive; to vie; to emulate; -- followed usually by with. 5 ...
/c/contest.htm - 9k

Contend (56 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To strive in opposition; to contest; to
dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight. 2. (vi) To struggle ...
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