The term "devoid" refers to the absence or lack of something. In a biblical context, it often describes a state of emptiness or the absence of spiritual qualities, virtues, or the presence of God. The concept of being devoid is significant in understanding the spiritual condition of individuals or groups who are separated from God or lacking in faith, wisdom, or righteousness.

Spiritual Emptiness

The Bible frequently addresses the condition of being spiritually devoid, particularly in relation to the absence of the Holy Spirit or the lack of godly wisdom. In Jude 1:19 , it is written, "These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit." This passage highlights the danger of being without the Holy Spirit, which leads to division and worldly behavior. The absence of the Spirit results in a life that is disconnected from God's guidance and truth.

Lack of Wisdom

Proverbs often contrasts wisdom with foolishness, illustrating the consequences of being devoid of wisdom. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Those who reject wisdom are devoid of the understanding that comes from reverence for God. This lack of wisdom leads to poor decision-making and a life that strays from God's path.

Absence of Righteousness

The concept of being devoid of righteousness is also prevalent in Scripture. Romans 3:10-12 declares, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away; they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.'" This passage underscores the universal human condition of being devoid of righteousness apart from God's intervention through Jesus Christ.

Moral and Spiritual Depravity

The Bible describes societies or individuals who are devoid of moral and spiritual integrity. In Ephesians 4:17-19 , Paul warns against living as the Gentiles do, "in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more." This passage illustrates the consequences of being devoid of God's truth and moral compass, leading to a life characterized by impurity and insatiable desires.

Hope for the Devoid

While the Bible acknowledges the state of being devoid, it also offers hope for restoration and fulfillment through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 10:10 , Jesus proclaims, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness." Through Christ, those who are spiritually devoid can find life, purpose, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which fills the void and transforms lives.

In summary, the concept of being devoid in the Bible serves as a warning against spiritual emptiness and a call to seek the fullness of life found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.1. (v. t.) To empty out; to remove.

2. (v. t.) Void; empty; vacant.

3. (v. t.) Destitute; not in possession; -- with of; as, devoid of sense; devoid of pity or of pride.

794. astorgos -- without natural affection
... without natural affection. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: astorgos Phonetic
Spelling: (as'-tor-gos) Short Definition: unloving, devoid of affection ...
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3361. me -- not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation)
... Definition not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation) NASB Word Usage all*
(1), cannot (1), cannot* (6), case (1), certainly* (1), devoid* (1), ever ...
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2192. echo -- to have, hold
... 1), been (3), being (1), being under (1), bringing (1), conceived* (1), consider
(2), considered (2), could (2), derive (1), deriving (1), devoid* (1), enjoyed ...
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2600. chinnam -- out of favor
... From chen; gratis, ie Devoid of cost, reason or advantage -- without a cause (cost,
wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought ...
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4480. min -- from
... between* (2), beyond (1), beyond* (20), both (27), both sides* (1), both* (2), close*
(1), concerning (1), concerning* (1), course* (2), devoid (2), dictated ...
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Whether the Adornment of Women is Devoid of Mortal Sin?
... OF MODESTY IN THE OUTWARD APPAREL (TWO ARTICLES) Whether the adornment of
women is devoid of mortal sin? Objection 1: It would seem ...
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Answer to the Foregoing Arguments.
... it saith, "And they took them to themselves for wives," [8891] it does so on this
ground, that, of course, such are "received for wives" as are devoid of that ...
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Summary of the Opinions of Philosophers.
... And of those who derived all things from one, some derived them from what was devoid
of quality, whereas others from what was endued with quality. ...
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Whether those who have not the Use of Reason Ought to Receive this ...
... 1:Cor.11:28: "Let a man prove himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink
of the chalice." But this is not possible for those who are devoid of reason ...
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Whence it is not Right Either that those of the Clergy who have ...
... They are therefore altogether devoid of perception who seek the sacred
ministry from which they have fallen of their own accord. ...
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On the Nature of God
... X. Because the Essence of God is devoid of all cause, from this circumstance arise,
in the first place, Simplicity and Infinity of Being in the Essence of God. ...
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Natural Love.
... A coquettish maiden, apparently devoid of all devotion, becomes a wife and mother,
and suddenly she seems to have been initiated into the mysteries of love ...
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A Fuller Account of the Errors of Photinus, Apollinaris and ...
... For he says that the flesh of our Saviour was either altogether devoid of a
human soul, or, at all events, was devoid of a rational soul. ...
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1 Corinthians ii. 12
... That is, they are discerned only by a faculty which he has not, namely, by the Spirit;
and, therefore, as beings devoid of reason cannot understand the truths ...
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Sixth Tractate. Beauty.
... Only a compound can be beautiful, never anything devoid of parts; and only a whole;
the several parts will have beauty, not in themselves, but only as working ...
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Devoid (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) Void; empty; vacant. 3. (vt) Destitute; not in possession; -- with of; as,
devoid of sense; devoid of pity or of pride. ...Devoid (4 Occurrences). ...
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Devising (18 Occurrences)

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Yoke-fellow (1 Occurrence)
... Renan's suggestion is an unworthy one, and is quite devoid of proof. It is a mere
fanciful and unsupported creation of the Frenchman's brain. ...
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Yokefellow
... Renan's suggestion is an unworthy one, and is quite devoid of proof. It is a mere
fanciful and unsupported creation of the Frenchman's brain. ...
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Void (64 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Being without; destitute; free; wanting; devoid; as, void of learning, or
of common use. 4. (a.) Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain. ...
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Daniel (74 Occurrences)
... the first portion containing the historical sections, and the second the apocalyptic,
or predictive, portions; though the former is not devoid of predictions ...
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God (45911 Occurrences)
... There is nowhere any argument to prove it. He who disbelieves this truth
is spoken of as one devoid of understanding (Psalm 14:1). ...
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Fury (152 Occurrences)
... He says, "I will fire you with jealousy against a nation which is no nation,
and with fury against a nation devoid of understanding." (WEY). ...
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Empty (84 Occurrences)
... empty shackles. 2. (superl.) Free; clear; devoid; -- often with of. 3.
(superl.) Having nothing to carry; unburdened. 4. (superl ...
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Devolving (1 Occurrence)

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