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In the context of the Bible, the term "resisted" often refers to opposition or defiance against authority, temptation, or evil. The concept of resistance is significant in both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the spiritual and moral struggles faced by individuals and communities.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, resistance is frequently depicted in the narratives of the Israelites as they encounter various challenges and adversaries. One notable example is the resistance against foreign oppression. The Israelites often found themselves under the rule of foreign powers, and their resistance was both a physical and spiritual struggle. For instance, the account of the Exodus highlights the Israelites' resistance to Egyptian bondage, led by Moses under God's command.
Resistance is also seen in the context of personal integrity and faithfulness to God. The account of Daniel and his friends in Babylon exemplifies this. Despite the pressure to conform to Babylonian customs and worship, Daniel and his companions resisted, choosing instead to remain faithful to the God of Israel (
Daniel 1:8-16).
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, resistance takes on a more spiritual dimension. Believers are called to resist sin, temptation, and the devil.
James 4:7 instructs, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse emphasizes the power of resistance when coupled with submission to God, highlighting the spiritual battle that Christians are engaged in.
The Apostle Paul also speaks of resistance in terms of spiritual warfare. In
Ephesians 6:13 , he writes, "Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand." Here, resistance is portrayed as an active stance against evil, requiring the believer to be equipped with spiritual armor.
Resistance to AuthorityThe Bible also addresses the concept of resisting earthly authorities.
Romans 13:2 states, "Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This passage underscores the importance of respecting divinely instituted authority, while also recognizing that ultimate allegiance belongs to God.
However, there are instances where resistance to authority is justified, particularly when such authority contradicts God's commands. The apostles, for example, resisted the Sanhedrin's orders to stop preaching in the name of Jesus, declaring, "We must obey God rather than men" (
Acts 5:29).
Moral and Spiritual ResistanceThe Bible encourages believers to resist not only external pressures but also internal temptations. In
1 Peter 5:9 , Christians are urged to "resist him, standing firm in your faith," referring to the devil. This resistance is rooted in faith and the strength provided by God.
Furthermore, resistance is linked to perseverance and endurance.
Hebrews 12:4 reminds believers, "In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood." This passage calls for steadfastness in the face of trials and temptations, encouraging believers to remain faithful even under severe testing.
ConclusionThe theme of resistance in the Bible encompasses a range of contexts, from physical opposition to spiritual warfare. It calls believers to stand firm in their faith, resist evil, and remain obedient to God, even when faced with challenges from within and without.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Resist.
Greek
498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself...... Word Origin from anti and tasso Definition to range in battle against, to set oneself
against NASB Word Usage opposed (2), resist (1),
resisted (1).
...478. antikathistemi -- to set down against, ie to replace, oppose
... Word Origin from anti and kathistemi Definition to set down against, ie
to replace, oppose NASB Word Usageresisted (1). resist....
Library
"Who HathResisted his Will?"
... Book III. Chapter XXV.""Who HathResisted His Will?". You say, therefore, if God
wishes anything to be, it is; and if He do not wish it, it is not....
Christ, or Wisdom, Obeyed orResisted. Prov. 8:34-36.
... HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS IN THREE BOOKS. HYMN 93 Christ, or Wisdom, obeyed orresisted.
Prov. 8:34-36. LM Christ, or Wisdom, obeyed orresisted. Prov.8:34-36....
SimonResisted Peter, as the Magicians Moses.
... Book III. Chapter LVI."SimonResisted Peter, as the Magicians Moses. "In
a similar transaction I see that I am even now engaged....
That Except that Wholesome Sorrow, which Springs up in Three Ways...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XII. That except that wholesome sorrow, which springs up in
three ways, all sorrow and dejection should beresisted as hurtful....
Pelagius Teaches that Satan May beResisted Without the Help of...
... A Treatise on the grace of christ, and on original sin, Chapter 28 [XXVII.]"Pelagius
Teaches that Satan May BeResisted Without the Help of the Grace of God....
Argument. --When the Saints were Apprehended, St. Perpetua...
... St. Perpetua SuccessfullyResisted Her Father's Pleading, Was Baptized
with the Others, Was Thrust into a Filthy Dungeon. Anxious...
Christ, or Wisdom, Obeyed orResisted, Prov. 8 31 35 36
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:93. Christ, or wisdom, obeyed orresisted, Prov.
8. 31 35 36. 1 Thus saith the wisdom of the Lord, "Bless'd...
Hebrews xii. 6-Apr
... middletown, Homily XXIX. Hebrews xii. 4-6. Hebrews xii.4-6 "Ye have not
yetresisted unto blood, striving against sin. And ye have...
Temporary Hardening.
... It was not with the intention to persist in it, but merely to gain time wherein
to enjoy the sinful delights a little longer, while the divine love isresisted...
Allegation 3 "The Predestination of the Stoics, and the Fatalism...
... all those things, as opposed to your doctrine, is this: " You say that all things
happen by the efficacious will of God, which can not beresisted, and that...
Thesaurus
Resisted (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Resisted (8 Occurrences).
... Romans 9:19 Thou wilt say then
unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath
resisted his will?
...Resist (23 Occurrences)
... For who hathresisted his will?... Hebrews 12:4 You have not yetresisted to blood,
striving against sin; (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
Tyre (59 Occurrences)
... (5) On the decline of Assyria, Tyre regained its independence, and its greatness
is indicated by the fact that itresisted Nebuchadnezzar 13 years (598-585...
Volition
... the will of God, His counsel or purpose cannot be frustrated (Acts 2:23; Acts
4:28 Romans 9:19 Ephesians 1:11 Hebrews 6:17); it may, however, beresisted for...
Nabathaeans
... subdued by Sennacherib (Sayce, New Light from the Ancient Monuments, II, 430), but
before long regained their independence andresisted Ashurbanipal (Rawlinson...
Nabataeans
... subdued by Sennacherib (Sayce, New Light from the Ancient Monuments, II, 430), but
before long regained their independence andresisted Ashurbanipal (Rawlinson...
Opposed (23 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Galatians 2:11 But when Peter came to Antioch, Iresisted him
to his face, because he stood condemned. (See NAS RSV NIV)....
Wrestling (8 Occurrences)
... and especially of believers. (WEY). Hebrews 12:4 Ye have not yetresisted
unto blood, wrestling against sin. (DBY). Genesis 32:25...
Instituted (7 Occurrences)
... Romans 13:2 so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's
ordinance hathresisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive...
Riblah (12 Occurrences)
... attack from those places, while a few miles to the South the mountains on each side
close in forming a pass where a mighty host might easily beresisted by a...
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