Meaning
Rebellion is an act of resisting, opposing, or refusing to obey an authority or established rule.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, rebellion refers to deliberate resistance or disobedience against an authority, especially against God and His commandments.
The Bible uses the term for individuals and groups who reject God’s instruction, oppose His appointed servants, or turn away from His ways.
Key References
- Numbers 14:9
- Numbers 16:1-35
- Deuteronomy 9:7
- 1 Samuel 15:23
- Nehemiah 9:16-17
- Psalm 78:40-41
- Isaiah 1:2
- Isaiah 30:1
- Jeremiah 3:13
- Ezekiel 2:3-8
- Daniel 9:5
- Acts 7:51
- Hebrews 3:16-19
Related Terms
- Disobedience
- Transgression
- Sin
- Stubbornness
- Apostasy
- Murmuring
- Provocation
- Judgment