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The concept of His enemies in Christianity

The term "His enemies" refers to various adversaries depicted across different contexts. In Christianity, these enemies are those whom the Saviour will conquer, often represented as opposing or resisting God's will. Historically, they engaged in conflicts leading to downfall or attempted usurpation of authority. Additionally, they are described as individuals who acknowledge the truth about Jesus while also opposing Him. Ultimately, this term signifies subjugation and defeat under divine rule, illustrating the authority of the Lord and the Son over opposition.1
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Synonyms: Rivals, Foes, Adversaries, His adversaries, His foes, His opponents, His antagonists

In Malay: Musuhnya; In German: Seine Feinde; In Spanish: Sus enemigos; In Swedish: Hans fiender; In Finnish: Hänen vihollisensa; In Dutch: Zijn vijanden; In French: Ses ennemis

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'His enemies'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) These are the ones that He does not all at once take for His footstool, indicating a gradual process of overcoming opposition.[1] (2) The individuals in whose sight the residue would be given.[2] (3) The individuals who will be made the footstool of the Lord, as prophesied in the cixth Psalm, showing the Lord's ultimate authority.[3] (4) The Father shall put these under the feet of His Son, representing the workers of evil, indicating a victory over them.[4] (5) The writer's soul has learned from necessity to disregard the snares of his enemies, and that is why he continues his work, and is no longer interrupted.[5]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) This term is used to refer to the adversaries of a specific individual, and they appointed His grave with the wicked.[6] (2) Melchizedek blessed God for delivering Abram's enemies into his hand, which shows the reciprocal blessing and its significance.[7] (3) His enemies refers to those whom the Saviour will dash in pieces, like a potter's vessel with a rod of iron.[8]

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) These are the individuals who made statements about Jesus, such as calling him a glutton and wine-bibber, which, while false in their conclusions, still contained some truth.[9] (2) These are individuals who are under the dominion of a figure, but do not wish to acknowledge the figure's rule.[10]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) His enemies refers to those who opposed Jesus, and the text mentions that Judas expected Jesus to extricate Himself from their hands.[11] (2) These are the people who represented the gathering to David as an attempt to usurp the throne, and they were naturally on the alert.[12]

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) Jesus encountered his adversaries alone, in all their malicious intent, fury, and arrogance, as the second verse describes.[13]

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
Church of the East Books

From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) These were to be overthrown before the young man, signifying the triumph of his leadership and the subjugation of opposition.[14]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

The concept of His enemies in local and regional sources

History Books

"His enemies" refers to those who opposed the king, participating in the conflict that ultimately resulted in his downfall during a battle, showcasing the inherent tensions and struggles for power surrounding his reign.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England

(1) These are the individuals who engaged in conflict with the king, ultimately leading to his demise during a battle.[15]