In the context of the Bible, the term "denounced" refers to the act of publicly declaring a person, group, or action as wrong or evil, often accompanied by a call for repentance or judgment. Throughout Scripture, various prophets, leaders, and even Jesus Himself denounced behaviors, practices, and individuals that were contrary to God's will and righteousness.

Old Testament Instances

1. Prophets' Denunciations: The prophets of the Old Testament frequently denounced the Israelites for their idolatry, injustice, and unfaithfulness to the covenant with God. For example, the prophet Jeremiah was known for his bold denunciations of Judah's sins. In Jeremiah 7:9-10 , he declares, "Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods you have not known, and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?"

2. Denunciation of False Prophets: False prophets were often denounced for leading the people astray. In Ezekiel 13:3 , God says, "Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing."

3. Denunciation of Nations: The prophets also denounced surrounding nations for their wickedness and oppression of Israel. For instance, the book of Amos contains oracles against various nations, including Moab, Edom, and Philistia, for their transgressions (Amos 1-2).

New Testament Instances

1. John the Baptist: John the Baptist is a prominent figure who denounced the religious leaders of his time. In Matthew 3:7 , he addresses the Pharisees and Sadducees, saying, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?"

2. Jesus' Denunciations: Jesus Himself denounced the hypocrisy and legalism of the scribes and Pharisees. In Matthew 23, He pronounces a series of "woes" against them, highlighting their outward religiosity but inward corruption. Matthew 23:27 states, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity."

3. Denunciation of Sin: The New Testament also includes denunciations of sin within the church. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often denounced behaviors that were inconsistent with Christian living. In 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 , he addresses a case of immorality in the Corinthian church, saying, "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and removed from your fellowship the man who did this?"

Theological Significance

Denunciations in the Bible serve as a call to repentance and a return to righteousness. They are a reminder of God's holiness and justice, as well as His desire for His people to live in accordance with His commandments. The act of denouncing sin is not merely punitive but is intended to bring about transformation and restoration. Through denunciations, God communicates His displeasure with sin while simultaneously extending an invitation to return to Him and receive His grace and forgiveness.(imp. & p. p.) of Denounce.2194. zaam -- to be indignant
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Whether it is Necessary to Proceed by Way of Accusation for the ...
... Objection 3: Further, if a marriage ought to be denounced this should be done
especially where it is least difficult to sever the tie. ...
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Whether the Precept of Fraternal Correction Demands that a Private ...
... Writ. Now among the deeds of holy men we find that a hidden sin is publicly
denounced, without any previous admonition in private. ...
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Huss and Jerome
... These evils Huss unsparingly denounced, appealing to the word of God to enforce
the principles of truth and purity which he inculcated. ...
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Huss and Jerome.
... These evils Huss unsparingly denounced, appealing to the word of God to enforce
the principles of truth and purity which he inculcated. ...
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The Story of Elijah, the Prophet
... When he was slain Ahab took the vineyard. [Illustration: Denounced Ahab
and Jezebel]. Once more Elijah came and denounced Ahab and ...
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On the First Floor of an Ancient Mansion, in a Street which Slopes ...
... When His Holiness denounced Freemasonry as a wicked association, formed for atheistical
and revolutionary purposes, Gherardi, though he knew well enough that ...
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But to Return Now to the Doctrine of Continual Inspiration. ...
... full proof of his own religious wisdom, power and goodness, and calls immediate
inspiration enthusiasm, not considering, that all the woes denounced by Christ ...
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Upon the Collections , iv.
... their lips. II. God's just judgment against sin is denounced that we may
avoid it by deeds of mercy and love. On account therefore ...
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Whether any Priest Can Absolve his Subject from Excommunication?
... to himself: the first is the case of a man who lays hands on a cleric or a religious;
the second is of one who breaks into a church and is denounced for so ...
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Amos
... law, Amos sees the judgment sweep across seven countries in the west"Aram, Philistia,
Phoenicia, Edom, Ammon, Moab and Israel.[2] The sins denounced are, eg ...
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Denounced (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Denounced (3 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 10:30 If I partake
with thankfulness, why am I denounced for that for which I give thanks? ...
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Place (9195 Occurrences)
... In Amos 5:21-24, etc., sacrifice in the high places is denounced because it is regarded
as a substitute for righteousness in exactly the same way that ...
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Denounce (8 Occurrences)

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Captivity (141 Occurrences)
... states in common had brought Syria and Israel together; and this is in accord with
the Scripture narrative which tells of a covenant, denounced by God's prophet ...
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Sadducees (14 Occurrences)
... of the Sadducees 3. Relation to Temple and Worship was a Heathenish One 4. Sadducean
Literature V. RELATION OF SADDUCEES TO JESUS 1. Less Denounced by Jesus ...
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Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... of Zedekiah, often mentioned in Jeremiah as having been sent from the king to inquire
(Jeremiah 21:1) regarding the coming woes which he had denounced, and to ...
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Naboth (18 Occurrences)
... As Ahab was on his way to take possession of the vineyard he met Elijah the prophet,
who denounced his vile act and pronounced judgment on king and royal house ...
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Iddo (14 Occurrences)
... He may have been the prophet who denounced Jeroboam (1 Kings 13), who is called
by Josephus and Jerome Jadon, or Jaddo. Jerome makes Iddo and Oded the same. ...
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Teman (12 Occurrences)
... In Ezekiel 25:13 desolation is denounced upon Edom: "From Teman even unto Dedan
shall they fall by the sword." Dedan being in the South, Teman must be sought ...
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Tyre (59 Occurrences)
... The wickedness and idolatry of this city are frequently denounced by the prophets,
and its final destruction predicted (Isaiah 23:1; Jeremiah 25:22; Ezek. ...
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