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In the biblical context, the concept of being "angered" is often associated with both human emotions and the divine response to sin and disobedience. Anger, as depicted in the Bible, can be righteous or unrighteous, depending on its source and motivation.
Divine Anger:God's anger is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, often portrayed as a just and holy response to sin, idolatry, and rebellion. Unlike human anger, which can be impulsive and unjust, divine anger is always righteous and purposeful. It serves as a means of correction and a call to repentance. In the Old Testament, God's anger is frequently mentioned in relation to the Israelites' disobedience. For example, in
Exodus 32:10, after the Israelites worship the golden calf, God says to Moses, "Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation."
The prophets also speak of God's anger as a response to the people's unfaithfulness. In
Isaiah 13:13, it is written, "Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts, in the day of His burning anger."
Human Anger:Human anger is addressed in both the Old and New Testaments, often with warnings about its potential for sin. In the wisdom literature, anger is seen as something to be controlled.
Proverbs 14:29 states, "A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly." Similarly,
Ecclesiastes 7:9 advises, "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool."
In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further emphasize the importance of managing anger. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, equates unjust anger with sin, saying, "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment" (
Matthew 5:22). The Apostle Paul also instructs believers to handle anger righteously: "Be angry, yet do not sin. Do not let the sun set upon your anger" (
Ephesians 4:26).
Righteous Anger:There are instances where anger is portrayed as righteous, particularly when it aligns with God's will and justice. Jesus Himself displayed righteous anger when He cleansed the temple, driving out those who were buying and selling there, saying, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers'" (
Matthew 21:13).
Practical Implications:Believers are called to reflect God's character in their response to anger.
James 1:19-20 advises, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man's anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires." Christians are encouraged to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in managing their emotions, ensuring that their anger does not lead to sin but rather to constructive action and reconciliation.
In summary, while anger is a natural human emotion, the Bible provides clear guidance on how it should be expressed and controlled, always aiming to reflect God's righteousness and love.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Anger.
Greek
4360. prosochthizo -- to be angry with... with. Word Origin from pros and ochtheo (to be sorely
angered) Definition
to be angry with NASB Word Usage angry (2). be grieved at.
...Strong's Hebrew
2734. charah -- to burn or be kindled with anger... root Definition to burn or be kindled with anger NASB Word Usage
angered (1), angry
(18), angry* (5), became (1), became angry (4), became furious (1), became
...Library
Whether a Man's Excellence is the Cause of his Being Angry?
... in two ways. First in respect of the motive of anger: and thus excellence
is the cause of a man being easilyangered. Because the...
The Contemptuous Rejection.
... Of course the thing made trouble. It was the talk of the town, and of all the
foreigners for days after. The leaders were aroused andangered, deeplyangered....
Psalm x.
... 2. "The sinner hathangered the Lord" (ver.4). Let no one congratulate the man that
prospers in his way, to whose sins no avenger is nigh, and an approver is by...
Psalm CXII.
... 7. "The ungodly shall see it, and he shall beangered" (ver.10): this is
that late and fruitless repentance. For with whom rather...
How the Soul Attains Hearty Repentance and Gentle Pardon under the...
... separated from Him. Therefore, do Him honour to-day in me, and graciously
forget that wherein I may haveangered Thee. For, methinks...
John x. 14, 15
... continually reckon up our sins, if we mourn, if we weep; for neither doth a soul
that dwelleth in the company of so much grief endure to be provoked orangered...
Sin and Grace
... Creator against whom we have offended, the generous pardon, the infinite, spontaneous
lovingkindness of the God who has been provoked andangered by our sin...
The Gospel According to Peter.
... done to you? And they, beingangered at him, commanded that his legs should
not be broken, that he might die in torment. 5 And it...
How You Should Teach the Uneducated to Confess
... unfaithfully. >From time to time, I have not done what I was told to do.
I haveangered them and caused them to swear at me. I have...
With the Opening of this ChapterWe Come to Quite a Different Theme...
... meant." His Messenger or Angel is not so deceived; and quickly wilt thou find, in
thy wrecked work and purposes astray, that it is God thou hastangered by thy...
Thesaurus
Angered (13 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Anger. Multi-Version Concordance
Angered (13 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 13:5 Love's ways
...Elisha (70 Occurrences)
... disregard of God or anything sacred. Elisha, justlyangered, turned and cursed
them in the name of Yahweh. Two bears soon break forth...
Overseer (84 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Greedy (24 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Incensed (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (imp. & pp) of Incense. 3. (a.)Angered; enraged. 4. (a.) Represented as enraged,
as any wild creature depicted with fire issuing from mouth and eyes....
Easily (15 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Drunkard (15 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Dishonest (33 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Mer'ibah (8 Occurrences)
... Psalms 106:32 Theyangered Him also at the waters of Meribah, and it went ill with
Moses because of them; (See RSV). Meribah, Mer'ibah. Meribahkadesh ....
Pursuing (50 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing,
not easilyangered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest...
Resources
What does it mean that love is not easily angered (1 Corinthians 13:5)? | GotQuestions.orgHow and when should we overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11)? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that love covers a multitude of sins? | GotQuestions.orgAngered: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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