Enmity

Deep-rooted hatred. “I will put enmity between thee and the woman, between thy seed and her seed” (Gen. 3:15). The friendship of the world is “enmity with God” (James 4:4; 1 John 2:15, 16). The “carnal mind” is “enmity against God” (Rom. 8:7). By the abrogation of the Mosaic institutes the “enmity” between Jew and Gentile is removed. They are reconciled, are “made one” (Eph. 2:15, 16).

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition. No ground of enmity between us known. Milton.

2. A state of opposition; hostility. The friendship of the world is enmity with God. James iv. 4.

Synonyms: Rancor; hostility; hatred; aversion; antipathy; repugnance; animosity; ill will; malice; malevolence. See Animosity, Rancor.