In the context of the Bible, the term "conspiracy" refers to a secret plan or agreement between individuals to commit an unlawful or harmful act. The concept of conspiracy is addressed in various passages throughout the Scriptures, often highlighting the moral and spiritual implications of such actions.

Old Testament References

1. 2 Samuel 15:12 · One of the most notable conspiracies in the Old Testament is that of Absalom against his father, King David. "While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing." This passage illustrates how Absalom's conspiracy was not only a political maneuver but also a betrayal of familial and divine trust.

2. 1 Kings 16:9-10 · The conspiracy of Zimri against King Elah is another example. "But his servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. While Elah was in Tirzah drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, who was in charge of the palace at Tirzah, Zimri came in, struck him down, and killed him in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place." This act of conspiracy led to a brief and tumultuous reign, demonstrating the instability and violence often associated with conspiratorial actions.

3. Jeremiah 11:9-10 · The prophet Jeremiah speaks of a spiritual conspiracy among the people of Judah and Jerusalem. "And the LORD said to me, 'A conspiracy exists among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem. They have returned to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to listen to My words and have followed other gods to serve them.'" Here, conspiracy is linked to idolatry and rebellion against God, emphasizing the spiritual dimension of such plots.

New Testament References

1. Matthew 26:3-4 · The chief priests and elders conspired against Jesus. "At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him." This conspiracy ultimately led to the crucifixion of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of divine prophecy despite human scheming.

2. Acts 23:12-13 · A group of Jews conspired to kill the Apostle Paul. "When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than forty of them were involved in this plot." This passage underscores the persistent opposition faced by early Christians and the lengths to which some would go to thwart the spread of the Gospel.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, conspiracies in the Bible often reveal the sinful nature of humanity and the tendency to rebel against God's authority. They serve as cautionary tales about the consequences of deceit, betrayal, and the pursuit of power through unlawful means. The Bible consistently portrays God as sovereign, able to use even the wicked intentions of conspirators to fulfill His divine purposes, as seen in the ultimate redemption through Christ's death and resurrection.

Moral and Ethical Considerations

The biblical treatment of conspiracy calls believers to a higher standard of integrity and trust in God's providence. It warns against the allure of secretive and deceitful actions, urging followers of Christ to live transparently and righteously. The Scriptures encourage believers to rely on God's wisdom and justice rather than resorting to conspiratorial tactics to achieve their ends.1. (n.) A combination of men for an evil purpose; an agreement, between two or more persons, to commit a crime in concert, as treason; a plot.

2. (n.) A concurrence or general tendency, as of circumstances, to one event, as if by agreement.

3. (n.) An agreement, manifesting itself in words or deeds, by which two or more persons confederate to do an unlawful act, or to use unlawful to do an act which is lawful; confederacy.

CONSPIRACY

kon-spir'-a-si.

See CONFEDERACY.

4945. sunomosia -- a swearing together, ie a conspiracy
... a swearing together, ie a conspiracy. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
sunomosia Phonetic Spelling: (soon-o-mos-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a ...
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1999. episustasis -- conspiracy
... conspiracy. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: episustasis Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) Short Definition: a gathering, concourse, tumult ...
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4963. sustrophe -- a twisting together, hence a concourse or ...
... a twisting together, hence a concourse or conspiracy. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: sustrophe Phonetic Spelling: (soos-trof-ay') Short ...
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4160. poieo -- to make, do
... 170), does (16), does...do (1), doing (38), done (43), establishing (1), execute
(4), exercises (1), expose* (1), formed (1), formed a conspiracy (1), forms (1 ...
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7195. qesher -- conspiracy
... 7194, 7195. qesher. 7196 . conspiracy. Transliteration: qesher Phonetic
Spelling: (keh'-sher) Short Definition: conspiracy. Word ...
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7407. rokes -- perhaps conspiracy
... 7406, 7407. rokes. 7408 . perhaps conspiracy. Transliteration: rokes
Phonetic Spelling: (ro'-kes) Short Definition: conspiracies. ...
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7194. qashar -- to bind, league together, conspire
... stronger (2), tie (2), tied (2). bind up, make a conspiracy join together,
knit, stronger, work treason. A primitive root: to tie ...
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The Conspiracy
... CHAPTER XXXI THE CONSPIRACY. One morning early in March Seti stood beside
the parapet on the palace of the king in Tanis. His eyes ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxi the conspiracy.htm

How Licinius Attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine.
... The Life of the blessed emperor constantine, by eusebius pamphilus. Book I. Chapter
L."How Licinius attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter l how licinius attempted a.htm

How Friendships Entered Upon by Conspiracy Cannot be Lasting Ones.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XXVIII. How friendships entered
upon by conspiracy cannot be lasting ones. This too has ...
/.../the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxviii how friendships entered.htm

The Crime of Conspiracy or Banding Together is Utterly Prohibited ...
... Canon XVIII. The crime of conspiracy or banding together is utterly
prohibited even by the secular law? The crime of conspiracy ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xviii the crime of.htm

The Conspiracy against Jesus.
... THREE LESSONS TO THE DISCIPLES. THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST JESUS. And it came
to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, he said ...
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How Ten Men of the Citizens [Of Jerusalem] Made a Conspiracy ...
... CHAPTER 8. How Ten Men Of The Citizens [Of Jerusalem] Made A Conspiracy Against
Herod, For The Foreign Practices He Had Introduced, Which Was A Transgression ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 8 how ten men.htm

Death of Maximin, who had Attempted a Conspiracy, and of Others ...
... Book I. Chapter XLVII."Death of Maximin, who had attempted a Conspiracy, and
of Others whom Constantine detected by Divine Revelation. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xlvii death of maximin who.htm

The Life of Mr. William Row.
... He was one of those ministers who refused to give public thanks for the king's
deliverance from his danger in Gowrie's conspiracy, until the truth of that ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr william.htm

On Genesis.
... Hipp. This he says regarding the conspiracy into which they were to enter against
the Lord. And that he means this conspiracy, is evident to us. ...
/.../hippolytus/the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/on genesis.htm

Paul Before Felix.
... banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying, that they would neither
eat nor drink, till they had killed Paul." Such a conspiracy must excite ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvii paul before felix.htm

Conspiracy (17 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CONSPIRACY. kon-spir'-a-si. See CONFEDERACY.
Multi-Version Concordance Conspiracy (17 Occurrences). ...
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Dais (3 Occurrences)
... And Athaliah rent her garments and cried, Conspiracy! Conspiracy! (DBY). ... And Athaliah
rent her garments, and said, Conspiracy! Conspiracy! (DBY). ...
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Rendeth (23 Occurrences)
... are' by the king, and all the people of the land are rejoicing, and blowing with
trumpets, and Athaliah rendeth her garments, and calleth, 'Conspiracy! ...
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Conspired (32 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 12:20 And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and smote Joash
at Beth-millo, on the way that goeth down to Silla. (See NIV). ...
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Plot (53 Occurrences)
... design, or plan, of a complicated nature, adapted to the accomplishment of some
purpose, usually a treacherous and mischievous one; a conspiracy; an intrigue ...
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Rejoicing (90 Occurrences)
... are' by the king, and all the people of the land are rejoicing, and blowing with
trumpets, and Athaliah rendeth her garments, and calleth, 'Conspiracy! ...
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Korah (51 Occurrences)
... Abiram. Two hundred and fifty princes, "men of renown" ie, well-known men
from among the other tribes, joined this conspiracy. The ...
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Formed (91 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Acts 23:12 Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and
solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul. (WEY NAS NIV). ...
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Terrorized (2 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Isaiah 8:12 "Don't say,'A conspiracy!' concerning all about which this
people say,'A conspiracy!' neither fear their threats, nor be terrorized. ...
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Threats (14 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Isaiah 8:12 "Don't say,'A conspiracy!' concerning all about which this people
say,'A conspiracy!' neither fear their threats, nor be terrorized. (WEB). ...
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