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The term "displease" in the biblical context often refers to actions, attitudes, or events that are contrary to God's will and character, resulting in divine displeasure or anger. This concept is significant in understanding the relationship between God and humanity, as well as the moral and ethical standards expected of believers.
Old Testament References1.
Genesis 38:10 · In the account of Onan, we read, "What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put him to death also." Onan's actions displeased God because they were selfish and disobedient to the cultural and familial responsibilities of the time.
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Numbers 11:1 · The Israelites' complaints in the wilderness are described: "Now the people began complaining openly before the LORD about hardship, and when the LORD heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp." Their grumbling displeased God, highlighting the importance of trust and gratitude.
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2 Samuel 11:27 · After David's sin with Bathsheba, it is noted, "But the thing David had done displeased the LORD." This passage underscores the gravity of sin, even for a man after God's own heart, and the need for repentance.
New Testament References1.
Ephesians 5:10 · Paul exhorts believers to "test and prove what pleases the Lord." This implies that actions contrary to this testing would displease God, emphasizing the call to live in a manner worthy of the Lord.
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Hebrews 11:6 · "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Lack of faith is displeasing to God, as faith is foundational to the believer's relationship with Him.
Theological ImplicationsDispleasing God is often associated with sin, rebellion, and a lack of faith. The Bible consistently portrays God as holy and just, and anything that contradicts His nature or commands results in His displeasure. This displeasure is not arbitrary but is rooted in God's desire for righteousness and the well-being of His creation.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are called to live lives that are pleasing to God, which involves obedience, faith, and a heart aligned with His purposes. Understanding what displeases God helps Christians avoid sin and pursue holiness. The Bible provides guidance on how to live in a way that honors God, emphasizing the importance of repentance and seeking His will in all things.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke.
2. (v. t.) To fail to satisfy; to miss of.
3. (v. i.) To give displeasure or offense.
Strong's Hebrew
6087. atsab -- to hurt, pain, grieve... 6086, 6087. atsab. 6087a . to hurt, pain, grieve. Transliteration: atsab
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-tsab') Short Definition:
displease.
...241. ozen -- an ear
... advertise, audience,displease, ear, hearing, show.... Ie (concrete) the ear (from its
form in man) -- + advertise, audience, +displease, ear, hearing, + show....
5869. ayin -- an eye
... Definition an eye NASB Word Usage appearance (4), appeared* (1), before (3), broad
(1), concern* (1), confidence (1), disdained* (1),displease* (2), displeased...
7107. qatsaph -- to be angry
... be angry,displease, fret self, provoke to wrath come, be wroth. A primitive
root; to crack off, ie (figuratively) burst out in rage...
888. beesh -- to be evil, bad
... distressed (1).displease. (Aramaic) corresponding to ba'ash --displease. see
HEBREW ba'ash. 887, 888. beesh. 889 . Strong's Numbers.
7451a. ra -- bad, evil
... bad, evil NASB Word Usage bad (23), bad* (2), badly (1), deadly (1), defamed* (1),
defames* (1), defect* (1), destroying (1),displease* (1), displeased (1...
6213. asah -- do, make
... appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, X certainly,
have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, +displease, do, (ready...
7489. ra'a' -- to be evil, bad
... good for nothing, ie Bad (physically, socially or morally) -- afflict, associate
selves (by mistake for ra'ah), break (down, in pieces), +displease, (be, bring...
7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad
... wickedly (1), afflicted (3), badly (1), bring disaster (1), brought calamity (1),
brought harm (1), damaged (1), disagreeable (1),displease* (1), displeased (2...
6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), committing (6), construct (3), deal (30), deals (1), dealt (22), desisting
(1), destroy* (2), developing (1), did (310), did not do (1),displease* (1), do...
Library
Of the vice of those Who, While Pleasing Themselves,Displease God...
... Book X. Chapter XXXIX."Of the Vice of Those Who, While Pleasing Themselves,
Displease God. 64. Within also, within is another...
Salvian's Literary Work
... So we must either say nothing, or expect that whatever is said willdisplease one
man or another.... Theydisplease God if they are silent, men if they speak....
Psalm XCIV.
... not live if the officer discovered them; they say unto themselves, These things
please God: and, in truth, if they displeased Him, as theydisplease kings, as...
I Fear, I Say, Greatly for Thee, Lest...
... loves. For what more grievous offense, than that by pride thoudisplease
Him, Who for thy sake hath been displeasing to the proud?...
Jerusalem
... Saith God, If I shall call it Jireh, it willdisplease Shem the Just; if
I shall call it Shalem, it willdisplease Abraham the Just....
Of the Proving of the True Lover
... evil persuasions of the enemy. As in prosperity I please him, so in adversity
I do notdisplease. 4. "The prudent lover considereth...
Within Also, Within is Another Evil, Arising Out of a Like...
... is another evil, arising out of a like temptation; whereby men become vain, pleasing
themselves in themselves, though they please not, ordisplease or care not...
How the Married and the Single are to be Admonished.
... are to be admonished that, while they take thought for each other's good, they study,
both of them, so to please their consorts as not todisplease their Maker...
Concerning the Difference Between True Glory and the Desire of...
... be also very prone to aspire earnestly after domination, nevertheless they who desire
the true glory even of human praise strive not todisplease those who...
Whether this Kind of Friendship is a Part of Justice?
... certain debt of equity, namely, that we behave pleasantly to those among whom we
dwell, unless at times, for some reason, it be necessary todisplease them for...
Thesaurus
Displease (7 Occurrences)... 2. (vt) To fail to satisfy; to miss of. 3. (vi) To give displeasure or offense.
Multi-Version Concordance
Displease (7 Occurrences).
...Displeased (39 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) ofDisplease. Multi-Version Concordance... (DBY). Proverbs 24:18 Lest the
LORD see it, and itdisplease Him, and He turn away His wrath from him....
Offend (24 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To strike against; to attack; to assail.
2. (vt) Todisplease; to make angry; to affront. 3. (vt...
Displeasing (31 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) ofDisplease. 2. (a.) Causing
displeasure or dissatisfaction; offensive; disagreeable. Multi-Version Concordance...
Upset (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 11:25 Then David said to the messenger, "Thus you shall tell Joab,'Don'
t let this thingdisplease you, for the sword devours one as well as another....
Offence (27 Occurrences)
... chaTa'; skandalon, skandalizo): "Offend" is either transitive or intransitive As
transitive it is primarily "to strike against," hence, "todisplease" "to make...
Devoureth (27 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 11:25 Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab,
Let not this thingdisplease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as...
Displays (5 Occurrences)
Displeasure (12 Occurrences)
... injury. 3. (n.) State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. 4. (vt) Todisplease.
Multi-Version Concordance Displeasure (12 Occurrences)....
Devours (26 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 11:25 Then David said to the messenger, "Thus you shall tell Joab,'Don'
t let this thingdisplease you, for the sword devours one as well as another....
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