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In the Bible, feelings are an integral part of the human experience, reflecting the emotional and spiritual state of individuals. Scripture acknowledges a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to anger and sorrow, and provides guidance on how to manage and express these feelings in a way that aligns with God's will.
Joy and RejoicingJoy is a prominent theme in the Bible, often associated with the presence and blessings of God. The Psalms frequently express joy in worship and gratitude.
Psalm 16:11 states, "You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." The New Testament also emphasizes joy as a fruit of the Spirit (
Galatians 5:22) and encourages believers to "Rejoice in the Lord always" (
Philippians 4:4).
LoveLove is central to the Christian faith, described as the greatest commandment. Jesus taught, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "Love your neighbor as yourself" (
Matthew 22:37-39). The Apostle Paul expounds on love in
1 Corinthians 13, highlighting its enduring and selfless nature. Love is also a fruit of the Spirit, reflecting the character of God (1
John 4:8).
AngerThe Bible acknowledges anger as a natural human emotion but warns against allowing it to lead to sin.
Ephesians 4:26-27 advises, "Be angry, yet do not sin. Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold." Righteous anger is seen in Jesus' response to injustice and hypocrisy (
Mark 3:5), yet believers are called to exercise self-control and forgiveness.
Sorrow and GriefSorrow and grief are part of the human condition, often depicted in the lamentations of the Psalms and the mourning of biblical figures. Jesus Himself experienced deep sorrow, as seen in His weeping at Lazarus' tomb (
John 11:35). The Bible offers comfort, promising that God is near to the brokenhearted (
Psalm 34:18) and that He will ultimately wipe away every tear (
Revelation 21:4).
Fear and AnxietyFear and anxiety are addressed throughout Scripture, with frequent exhortations to trust in God.
Isaiah 41:10 reassures, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Jesus encourages His followers not to worry about their lives, emphasizing God's provision and care (
Matthew 6:25-34).
PeacePeace is a profound feeling promised to believers, transcending circumstances. Jesus offers peace to His disciples, saying, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives" (
John 14:27). The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, is said to guard the hearts and minds of those in Christ Jesus (
Philippians 4:7).
HopeHope is a sustaining emotion rooted in the promises of God. The Bible describes hope as an anchor for the soul (
Hebrews 6:19) and encourages believers to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer (
Romans 12:12). The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christian hope, assuring eternal life and victory over sin and death.
ConclusionThe Bible provides a comprehensive understanding of feelings, encouraging believers to align their emotions with God's truth and to seek His guidance in all circumstances. Through the Holy Spirit, Christians are empowered to cultivate godly emotions and to reflect the character of Christ in their lives.
Greek
3663. homoiopathes -- of likefeelings or affections... of like
feelings or affections. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: homoiopathes
Phonetic Spelling: (hom-oy-op-ath-ace') Short Definition: of like
...2588. kardia -- heart
... word Definition heart NASB Word Usage heart (102), heart's (1), hearts (49), mind
(2), minds (1), quick (1), spirit (1). the heart, thoughts,feelings....
4698. splagchnon -- the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.)...
... Phonetic Spelling: (splangkh'-non) Short Definition: bowels, compassion, pity
Definition: the inward parts; the heart, affections, seat of thefeelings....
3649. ololuzo -- to cry aloud
... 3649 -- an onomatopoetic term, resembling the sound of an ecstatic (exuberant) cry
or shriek; meaning , , expressingfeelings (used only in Js 5:1)....
1939. epithumia -- desire, passionate longing, lust
... lust. Cognate: 1939 (from 1909 , "focused " and 2372 , "passionate desire") --
properly, built strongfeelings (urges). These can...
3947. paroxuno -- to sharpen, fig. to stimulate, to provoke
... from 3844 , "alongside" and , "a sharp edge") -- properly, cut close alongside,
ie to incite ("jab") someone and stimulate theirfeelings (emotions); "become...
5424. phren -- midriff, heart, mind, thought
... to rein in or curb; compare phrasso); the midrif (as a partition of the body), ie
(figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) thefeelings (or sensitive...
3540. noema -- thought, purpose
... noema Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ay-mah) Short Definition: a thought, design, the mind
Definition: a thought, purpose, design; the mind; the heart, soul,feelings...
Strong's Hebrew
3629. kilyah -- a kidney... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a kidney NASB Word Usage
feelings (1), finest* (1), heart (1), inmost being (1), inward parts (2), kidneys (18
...3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart
... A form of lebab; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for thefeelings,
the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything...
7130. qereb -- inward part, midst
... midst NASB Word Usage among (62), body (1), devoured* (2), entrails (20), heart
(1), herself (1), inner thought (1), inside (1), inwardfeelings (1), inward...
4578. meeh -- internal organs, inward parts, belly
... of uncertain derivation Definition internal organs, inward parts, belly NASB Word
Usage abdomen (1), body (4), bowels (4), children* (1),feelings (1), heart (4...
5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire...
... 3), dead (1), dead person (2), deadly (1), death (1), defenseless* (1), desire
(12), desire* (2), discontented* (1), endure* (1),feelings (1), fierce* (2...
Library
With what virtuousFeelings the Fathers of Old Hid the Sacred...
... Book III. Chapter XVII. With what virtuousfeelings the fathers of old hid
the sacred fires when on the? With what virtuousfeelings...
On Reading Your Letters, MyFeelings Were, in Many Ways...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter I. On reading your
letters, myfeelings were, in many ways? On reading your...
The Torments of Giant BadFeelings
... CHAPTER TEN THE TORMENTS OF GIANT BADFEELINGS. THE TORMENTS OF GIANT BAD
FEELINGS I am just a bundle offeelings. I never imagined...
Ep. Xci. A Letter of no Great Importance, Except as Shewing the...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. XCI. A letter of no great importance,
except as shewing the friendlyfeelings which Gregory continued?...
In Palestine - Jews and Gentiles in the Land' - their Mutual...
... CHAPTER VII. IN PALESTINE - JEWS AND GENTILES IN THE LAND' - THEIR MUTUAL
RELATIONS ANDFEELINGS - THE WALL OF SEPARATION.'. THE...
A Question Whether Chastity Ought to be Ascertained Just as the...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XV. A question whether chastity
ought to be ascertained just as the otherfeelings. Germanus...
Letter xi. --Remembrance of Past Sins.
... recollection. God deprives you offeelings of devotion during prayer, to
prevent the desires and eagerness they give rise to. While...
Which is Chaste Love; and How in Some Creatures Such Sensible...
... them: but lean not too much on them for fear of feebleness, for it will take full
much of thy powers to bide any long time in such sweetfeelings and weepings....
Preface to the Second and Third Editions.
... IN issuing a new edition of this book I wish, in the first place, again to record,
as the expression of permanent convictions andfeelings, some remarks with...
Letter ix. --How to Bear These Trials.
... you cannot attain such perfection yet, try at least during these times of trial,
first to dismiss as far as you are able, all those thoughts,feelings and that...
Thesaurus
Feelings (26 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Feelings (26 Occurrences). Acts 13:50 But the
Jews, working up the
feelings of the God-fearing women of
...Affect (3 Occurrences)
... his health. 2. (vt) To influence or move, as thefeelings or passions; to
touch. 3. (vt) To love; to regard with affection. 4. (vt...
Natural (49 Occurrences)
... nature; consonant to the methods of nature; according to the stated course of things,
or in accordance with the laws which govern events,feelings, etc.; not...
Great (10383 Occurrences)
... great interval. 4. (superl.) Superior; admirable; commanding; -- applied
to thoughts, actions, andfeelings. 5. (superl.) Endowed...
Feels (3 Occurrences)
... Exodus 23:9 Do not be hard on the man from a strange country who is living among
you; for you have had experience of thefeelings of one who is far from the...
Bowels (40 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Philippians 1:8; 2:1; Colossians 3:12), compassionate
feelings; RV, "tender mercies.". Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BOWELS....
Corinthians (3 Occurrences)
... out of much affliction and pressure of heart...and with streaming eyes' (2 Corinthians
2:4); yet he restrained the expression of hisfeelings, and wrote with a...
Affection (30 Occurrences)
... "Affection" occurs in the following senses: (1) In the literal sense: the state
of having one'sfeelings acted upon or affected in some way; bent or...
Adoration
... It thus includes both the subjective sentiments, orfeelings of the soul, in the
presence of some superior object or person, and the appropriate physical...
Attempts (14 Occurrences)
... Galatians 5:20 Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire
for what another has, angryfeelings, attempts to get the better of others...
Resources
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