Agitation, in a biblical context, refers to a state of emotional disturbance or unrest, often manifesting as anxiety, fear, or turmoil. This condition is frequently addressed in Scripture, where believers are encouraged to seek peace and trust in God amidst life's challenges.

Biblical Instances and Teachings

1. Emotional Disturbance and Anxiety: The Bible acknowledges the reality of emotional turmoil and provides guidance for overcoming it. In Philippians 4:6-7 , the Apostle Paul advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage highlights the importance of prayer and reliance on God as a remedy for agitation.

2. Fear and Trust: Fear is a common cause of agitation, and Scripture frequently addresses the need to trust in God rather than succumb to fear. Isaiah 41:10 reassures believers, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness." This promise of divine support is a cornerstone for overcoming agitation.

3. Jesus' Teachings on Peace: Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, often spoke about peace as an antidote to agitation. In John 14:27 , He comforts His disciples, saying, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." Here, Jesus contrasts the temporary peace offered by the world with the enduring peace He provides.

4. The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is depicted as a source of comfort and peace for believers. In Romans 8:6 , Paul writes, "The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace." This verse underscores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in calming agitation and fostering a sense of peace.

5. Examples from the Psalms: The Psalms frequently express human agitation and the subsequent turning to God for solace. Psalm 55:22 encourages, "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." The psalmist's reliance on God serves as a model for dealing with emotional unrest.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to apply these biblical principles in their daily lives by cultivating a habit of prayer, immersing themselves in Scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and peace. The biblical response to agitation involves a conscious decision to trust in God's promises and to seek His presence in times of distress.1. (n.) The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after a storm is in agitation.

2. (n.) A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquility; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; as, to cause any one agitation.

3. (n.) Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.; as, the antislavery agitation; labor agitation.

4. (n.) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

2350. thorubeo -- to disturb
... beh'-o) Short Definition: I disturb greatly, terrify, strike with panic Definition:
I disturb greatly, terrify, strike with panic; mid: I show agitation of mind ...
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5015. tarasso -- to stir up, to trouble
... forth, shake to-and-fro); (figuratively) to set in motion what (at ease); to "trouble"
("agitate"), causing inner perplexity (emotional agitation) from getting ...
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5016. tarache -- a disturbance, stirring up
... Cognate: 5016 -- agitation. See 5015 (). Word Origin from tarasso Definition a
disturbance, stirring up NASB Word Usage stirring (1). troubling. ...
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4535. salos -- a tossing, spec. the swell (of the sea)
... salos Phonetic Spelling: (sal'-os) Short Definition: the tossing of the sea in a
tempest Definition: the tossing of the sea in a tempest; agitation, rolling. ...
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7267. rogez -- agitation, excitement, raging
... 7266, 7267. rogez. 7268 . agitation, excitement, raging. Transliteration:
rogez Phonetic Spelling: (ro'-ghez) Short Definition: turmoil. ...
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5100. nehamah -- a growling, groaning
... 5099, 5100. nehamah. 5101 . a growling, groaning. Transliteration: nehamah
Phonetic Spelling: (neh-haw-maw') Short Definition: agitation. ...
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2363a. chush -- to hasten, make haste
... root Definition to hasten, make haste NASB Word Usage agitation (1), disturbed
(1), hasten (8), hastened (2), hastening (1), hurried (1), make haste (2), quick ...
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2189. zaavah -- removed, trouble
... for zevaah, qv. removed, trouble By transposition for zva'ah; agitation, maltreatment --
X removed, trouble. see HEBREW zva'ah. 2188, 2189. zaavah. 2190 . ...
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2113. zevaah -- a trembling, an object of trembling or terror
... be removed, trouble, vexation. From zuwa'; agitation, fear -- be removed, trouble,
vexation. Compare za'avah. see HEBREW zuwa'. see HEBREW za'avah. 2112, 2113 ...
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2127. Zia -- a Gadite
... Word Origin from zua Definition a Gadite NASB Word Usage Zia (1). Zia. From zuwa';
agitation; Zia, an Israelite -- Zia. see HEBREW zuwa'. 2126, 2127. ...
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The Anti-Missionary Agitation.
... X. THE ANTI-MISSIONARY AGITATION. ... "Agitation is our profession." We are among
those "who are trying to turn the world upside down.". ...
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The Macedonians Hold a Synod at Lampsacus, During a Period of Both ...
... Chapter IV."The Macedonians hold a Synod at Lampsacus, during a Period of Both Secular
and Ecclesiastical Agitation; and after confirming the Antiochian Creed ...
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The Agony
... three. We may grant that emotion, agitation, is inconsistent with unbelieving
conceptions of the Christ of the fourth Gospel. But ...
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The Civil War --Antecedents and Consequences.
... IT has been observed that for nearly half a generation after the reaction began
from the fervid excitement of the Millerite agitation no season of general ...
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Gethsemane, the Oil-Press
... as 'the confused, restless, half-distracted state which is produced by physical
derangement or mental distress.' A storm of agitation and bewilderment broke ...
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The Open Grave at Bethany
... Three stages seem discernible in the self-revelation of Jesus in this crowning miracle:
His agitation and tears, His majestic confidence in His life-giving ...
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The Social Challenge to the Church
... 1. That so far as villages and open country schools are concerned it is not believed
that the agitation for the wider use of the school plant has yet resulted ...
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Three Celebrated Mysteries.
... them all. And there was agitation felt as to whence this new spectacle
came, so unlike to everything else [in the heavens]. Hence ...
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The Goths
... The result was that every trouble and agitation in Constantinople became more or
less a trouble or agitation for him, and he had to suffer from. ...
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'Strong Crying and Tears'
... lay upon Him. His agitation is pathetically and most naturally indicated
by the conflict of feeling as to companionship. He leaves ...
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Agitation (3 Occurrences)
... or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with
irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after a storm is in agitation. ...
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Still (2005 Occurrences)
... are still. 3. (adv.) Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as,
a still evening; a still atmosphere. 4. (adv.) Comparatively ...
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Tumult (56 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great
noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. ...
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Fret (9 Occurrences)
... 11. (n.) The agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or other cause;
a rippling on the surface of water. 12. (n.) Agitation...
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Disturbance (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness.
3. (n.) Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult. ...
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Peaceful (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Amicable; quiet; tranquil; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety,
or commotion; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end. ...
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Boiling (17 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Heated to the point of bubbling; heaving with bubbles; in tumultuous agitation,
as boiling liquid; surging; seething; swelling with heat, ardor, or ...
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Calm (18 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of
that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility ...
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Commotion (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Disturbed or violent motion; agitation. ... 3. (n.)
Agitation, perturbation, or disorder, of mind; heat; excitement. ...
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Stir (57 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various
movements. 10. ... 11. (n.) Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions. Int. ...
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