30 occurrences

'Violent' in the Bible

He did this so the violent deaths of Jerub-Baal's seventy sons might be avenged and Abimelech, their half-brother who murdered them, might have to pay for their spilled blood, along with the leaders of Shechem who helped him murder them.

Verse ConceptsPunishment, Nature OfSeventiesKilling Brothers

I will establish a place for my people Israel and settle them there; they will live there and not be disturbed any more. Violent men will not oppress them again, as they did in the beginning

Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toBeginningGod, The ProviderTroubling Groups Of PeopleGod's People PlantedMoving OnMoving To A New Place

He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

Verse ConceptsRescue From ViolenceGod Lifting PeopleGod Saving From EnemiesProtection From Enemies

I will establish a place for my people Israel and settle them there; they will live there and not be disturbed anymore. Violent men will not oppress them again, as they did in the beginning

Verse ConceptsBeginningGod, The ProviderMetaphorical Planting

Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you (whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues; but if you obey, you will be free of guilt.

Verse ConceptsOrdinancesWarning

As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

Verse ConceptsEvil WaysLipsBible, Given ForAvoiding ViolenceAvoiding EvilSatan as DestroyerPaths

He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

Verse ConceptsViolenceRescue From ViolenceGod Lifting PeopleGod Saving From EnemiesProtection From EnemiesEnemy Attacks

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

Verse ConceptsDriven Away By GodReady To KillThe Soul

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeceit Leading to JudgmentHell, As An ExperienceLiesPitsLiarsThe Fate Of The WickedAbasing PeopleHalf Of ThingsPits As A Term For Graves

Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!

Verse ConceptsEvildoersReady To KillProtection From Enemies

No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.

Verse ConceptsTributesOvercoming

A slanderer will not endure on the earth; calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down.

Verse ConceptsPursuing ViolenceFreedom From Violencerelentless

Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;

Verse ConceptsChoicesRejecting ThingsAvoiding ViolenceAvoid Envyclosure

The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others --

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

Their webs cannot be used for clothing; they cannot cover themselves with what they make. Their deeds are sinful; they commit violent crimes.

Verse ConceptsViolenceGarments

Tell the ones who coat it with whitewash that it will fall. When there is a deluge of rain, hailstones will fall and a violent wind will break out.

Verse ConceptsThe Insecurity Of The WickedShowersHailPlasterWhitewashingThings Falling

"'Therefore this is what the sovereign Lord says: In my rage I will make a violent wind break out. In my anger there will be a deluge of rain and hailstones in destructive fury.

Verse ConceptsWindGod Sending RainGod Dispensing WindFloods

"Suppose such a man has a violent son who sheds blood and does any of these things mentioned previously

Verse ConceptsPursuing Violence

"In those times many will oppose the king of the south. Those who are violent among your own people will rise up in confirmation of the vision, but they will falter.

Verse ConceptsPursuing ViolenceVisions From GodMan's Words Fulfilled

But the Lord hurled a powerful wind on the sea. Such a violent tempest arose on the sea that the ship threatened to break up!

Verse ConceptsStormsWeather, God's Sovereignty OverWindGod Dispensing WindBroken ThingsHurricanessailingjonahGod Controls Storms

Because you robbed many countries, all who are left among the nations will rob you. You have shed human blood and committed violent acts against lands, cities, and those who live in them.

Verse ConceptsPursuing ViolenceJudged As MurderersOverload

For you will pay in full for your violent acts against Lebanon; terrifying judgment will come upon you because of the way you destroyed the wild animals living there. You have shed human blood and committed violent acts against lands, cities, and those who live in them.

Verse ConceptsAnimals, religious role ofDestruction Of All CreaturesPursuing ViolenceFear Of Other ThingsReady To Kill

Bible Theasaurus

Abrupt (1 instance)
Acute (5 instances)
Boisterous (7 instances)
Fierce (120 instances)
Impetuous (3 instances)
Tearing (24 instances)
Vehement (10 instances)
Violent (199 instances)

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