Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Context:Violation, in a biblical context, refers to the act of breaking or disregarding God's laws, commands, or principles. It encompasses a range of actions that go against the moral and ethical standards set forth in Scripture. Violation can manifest in various forms, including sin, transgression, and iniquity, each carrying its own nuances and implications.
Biblical Instances and Teachings:1.
Sin and Transgression: Sin is often described as a violation of God's law. In 1
John 3:4 , it is stated, "Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness." This verse highlights the nature of sin as a deliberate act of disobedience against divine law. Transgression, on the other hand, refers to the act of crossing a boundary or limit set by God, as seen in the account of Adam and Eve in
Genesis 3, where they violated God's command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
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Moral Violations: The Bible provides numerous examples of moral violations, such as theft, lying, and adultery. The Ten Commandments (
Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational moral code, and any breach of these commandments is considered a violation. For instance, in
Exodus 20:15 , "You shall not steal," the act of stealing is a direct violation of God's command.
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Covenantal Violations: Throughout the Old Testament, Israel's relationship with God is depicted as a covenant. Violations of this covenant, such as idolatry and unfaithfulness, are met with severe consequences. In
Jeremiah 11:10 , it is written, "They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers."
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Consequences of Violation: The Bible consistently warns of the consequences of violating God's laws.
Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse underscores the ultimate consequence of sin, which is spiritual death, contrasted with the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Restoration and Forgiveness: Despite the severity of violations, the Bible also emphasizes God's willingness to forgive and restore those who repent. In 1
John 1:9 , it is promised, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This assurance of forgiveness highlights God's grace and mercy towards those who seek reconciliation.
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Examples of Personal Violations: The Bible provides personal accounts of individuals who violated God's commands and faced consequences. King David's adultery with Bathsheba and subsequent murder of Uriah (2 Samuel 11) is a notable example. David's violation led to personal and national turmoil, yet his repentance is recorded in
Psalm 51, demonstrating the possibility of redemption.
Theological Implications:Violation of God's laws is a central theme in Scripture, reflecting humanity's fallen nature and the need for divine intervention. The concept of violation underscores the importance of obedience, the reality of sin, and the necessity of grace. It serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the moral standards He expects from His people. Through Christ, believers are called to live in accordance with God's will, empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome the propensity to violate His commands.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, a violation of law, of covenants, promises, etc.
2. (n.) The act of violating, treating with violence, or injuring; the state of being violated.
3. (n.) An act of irreverence or desecration; profanation or contemptuous treatment of sacred things; as, the violation of a church.
4. (n.) Interruption, as of sleep or peace; disturbance.
5. (n.) Ravishment; rape; outrage.
Greek
3892. paranomia -- lawbreaking... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paranomia Phonetic Spelling: (par-an-om-ee'-ah)
Short Definition: a transgression Definition: a transgression,
violation of law
...3847. parabasis -- a going aside, a transgression
... Origin from parabaino Definition a going aside, a transgression NASB Word Usage
breaking (1), offense (1), transgression (2), transgressions (2),violation (1...
3891. paranomeo -- to transgress the law
... Word Origin from a comp. of para and nomos Definition to transgress the law
NASB Word Usage inviolation of the law (1). contrary to law....
458. anomia -- lawlessness
... From anomos; illegality, ieViolation of law or (genitive case) wickedness -- iniquity,
X transgress(-ion of) the law, unrighteousness. see GREEK anomos....
92. adikema -- a wrong, injury
... Cognate: 92 (a neuter noun derived from 93 , "unrighteousness") -- ; aviolation
of with emphasis on its (note the suffix) -- ie wrongdoing as it brings ....
94. adikos -- unjust, unrighteous
... See 93 (). 94/ ("unjust") is as a breach of , ie inviolation of . 94 ("unjust")
describes being in , ie as a binding, which calls for for disrespecting true ....
93. adikia -- injustice, unrighteousness
... a feminine noun derived from 1 "not" and 1349 , "justice") -- properly, the of ;
unrighteousness, as a of God's () which brings ; a count (violation) of , ie...
Library
Whether Sacrilege is theviolation of a Sacred Thing?
... OF SACRILEGE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether sacrilege is theviolation of a sacred thing?...
Therefore sacrilege does not denote theviolation of something sacred....
Of theviolation of the Consecrated and Other Christian virgins...
... The City of God.Book I. Chapter 16."Of theViolation of the Consecrated and Other
Christian Virgins, to Which They Were Subjected in Captivity and to Which...
Concerning theviolation of Dina's Chastity.
... Three Years. From The Creation To The Death Of Isaac. CHAPTER 21. Concerning
TheViolation Of Dina's Chastity. 1. Hereupon Jacob...
The Law of the Sabbath-Day Explained. The Eight Days' Procession...
... Chapter XXI."The Law of the Sabbath-Day Explained. The Eight Days' Procession
Around Jericho. The Gathering of Sticks aViolation....
Moral Depravity.
... It consists in aviolation of moral law.... It is moral depravity, because it consists
in aviolation of moral law, and because it has moral character. III....
Whether Sacrilege is a Special Sin?
... Now sacrilege comprised under different kinds of sin, for instance under murder,
if one kill a priest under lust, as theviolation of a consecrate virgin, or...
Whether Seduction Should be Reckoned a Species of Lust?
... For seduction denotes the unlawfulviolation of a virgin, according to the
Decretals (XXXVI, qu.1) [*Append. Grat. ad can. Lex illa]....
The Crime Committed by the Inhabitants of Gibeah against the Wife...
... What regard for virtue our forefathers had to avenge by a war the wrongs of one
woman which had been brought on her by herviolation at the hands of profligate...
Tenth Commandment
... leads to the transgression of every one of the commandments, and I cannot do better
than quote his words: "Coveting tempts us into theviolation of the first...
Thus Has the Question Been on Both Sides Considered and Treated...
... For the consent itself to endureviolation of the person rather than to burn incense
to idols, this, they say, is not a passive thing, but a deed; which rather...
Thesaurus
Violation (6 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as,
a
violation of law, of covenants, promises, etc.
...Violation (6 Occurrences).
...Trespass (101 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Any injury or offence done to another. 6. (n.) Any voluntary transgression
of the moral law; anyviolation of a known rule of duty; sin....
Violating (5 Occurrences)
... violating all. (WEY). 1 John 3:4 Every one who is guilty of sin is also guilty
of violating Law; for sin is theviolation of Law. (WEY). 1...
Lie (291 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary An intentionalviolation of the truth. Lies are
emphatically condemned in Scripture (John 8:44; 1 Timothy...
Transgression (70 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act of transgressing, or of passing over or beyond
any law, civil or moral; theviolation of a law or known principle of...
Sin (782 Occurrences)
... It is "not a mereviolation of the law of our constitution, nor of the system of
things, but an offence against a personal lawgiver and moral governor who...
Crime (45 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Anyviolation of law, either divine or human;
an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law....
Zealots
... They refused to pay tribute to the Romans, on the ground that this was aviolation
of the principle that God was the only king of Israel....
Nazirite (10 Occurrences)
... 4. Restoration: The accidentalviolation of the vow just mentioned entailed upon
the devotee the beginning of the whole matter anew and the serving of the...
Uzzah (10 Occurrences)
... When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah, in directviolation of the divine law (Numbers
4:15), put forth his hand to steady the ark, and was immediately smitten unto...
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