Definition: The term "altercation" in the English Bible appears three times, each time with a different sense: 1. Alteration or alteration: This was a specific type of disturbance caused by someone changing their mind about something; it could be due to a change of heart, a misunderstanding, or just personal disagreement. It was often used to describe situations where a person's beliefs changed and the original belief no longer holds any significance. 2. Contention: When two people are engaged in a heated argument over insignificant matters. This is similar to the concept of an "alteration." 3. Confrontation: A confrontation usually refers to a situation that has occurred, particularly in a public setting, where someone or something is confronted with another person, but this is not necessarily related to change or disagreement. It could be a fight or an argument. In the context of the Bible, altering God's plan and judgment can be considered as a form of "altercation" because it involves changing what originally was intended by God for His people. This act violates God’s will and commandments, which were given to Abraham and his family in Genesis 12:3-11. Thus, altering God's judgment and plan is seen as a violation of that divine order, leading to the understanding that altercations with God are considered "alterations" (Matthew 18:15; Luke 17:5), which can lead to sin, in this case, apostasy from God’s will.

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