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Opposed Bible language (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

averse

'opposed' is the definition.
('averse' can be a synonym of 'opposed')

'bible language' is the wordplay.
'bible' becomes 'av'.
'language' becomes 'erse' (Erse is an example).
'av'+'erse'='AVERSE'

(Other definitions for averse that I've seen before include "Hostile" , "Not keen" , "Having a strong dislike" , "Not in favour of" , "Metal rod; card game" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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