The verb to contend
calls to mind some sort of legal controversy, and the one who contends
is the legal opponent.1 To stand up together
means that those who are contended against each other come to meet in court.
The verb to contend
calls to mind some sort of legal controversy, and the one who contends
is the legal opponent.1 To stand up together
means that those who are contended against each other come to meet in court.
8 He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.