Definition:
To disbelieve is to refuse or reject belief in something, particularly in the context of faith, to reject the truth or reliability of God's word, promises, or existence. In the biblical context, disbelief is often associated with a lack of faith or trust in God and His revelations.

Biblical Context:
Disbelief is a recurring theme in the Bible, often depicted as a hindrance to receiving God's blessings and understanding His will. It is contrasted with faith, which is essential for a relationship with God.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, disbelief is frequently illustrated through the actions of the Israelites. Despite witnessing God's miracles, they often fell into disbelief, leading to disobedience and punishment. For example, in Numbers 14:11 , the LORD said to Moses, "How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?"

New Testament References:
The New Testament continues to address disbelief, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry. Jesus often encountered disbelief among the people, even in His hometown of Nazareth. In Mark 6:6 , it is noted, "And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people."

The Apostle Paul also addresses disbelief in his epistles, emphasizing the importance of faith for salvation. In Romans 11:20 , Paul writes, "That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid."

Consequences of Disbelief:
Disbelief can lead to spiritual blindness and separation from God. Hebrews 3:12 warns, "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God." This passage highlights the danger of allowing disbelief to take root in one's heart, leading to a departure from faith.

Overcoming Disbelief:
The Bible encourages believers to overcome disbelief through faith and trust in God. In Mark 9:24 , a father seeking healing for his son cries out to Jesus, "I do believe; help my unbelief!" This plea demonstrates the struggle between faith and doubt and the need for divine assistance to overcome disbelief.

Faith as the Antidote:
Faith is presented as the antidote to disbelief. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This verse underscores the necessity of faith in approaching God and receiving His promises.

Conclusion:
While disbelief is a natural human tendency, the Bible calls believers to cultivate faith and trust in God. Through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, Christians are encouraged to overcome disbelief and grow in their relationship with God.(v. t.) Not to believe; to refuse belief or credence to; to hold not to be true or actual.569. apisteo -- to disbelieve, be faithless
... to disbelieve, be faithless. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apisteo Phonetic
Spelling: (ap-is-teh'-o) Short Definition: I am unfaithful, I disbelieve ...
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544. apeitheo -- to disobey
... to disbelieve, disobey. From apeithes; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely) --
not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving. see GREEK apeithes. ...
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The Judgment Upon Zacharias
... If he disbelieve his God, he most assuredly robs himself of comfort, deprives
himself of strength, and does himself a real injury. ...
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1 Thessalonians iv. 13
... For since they did not disbelieve the Resurrection, but nevertheless bewailed,
on this account he speaks. And he discourses indeed ...
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The Romance of Orthodoxy
... For some extraordinary reason, there is a fixed notion that it is more
liberal to disbelieve in miracles than to believe in them. ...
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1 Cor. vi. 12
... [3.] Let no one therefore go on disbelieving the Resurrection: but if a man disbelieve,
let him think how many things He made from nothing, and admit it as a ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xvii 1 cor vi.htm

Shewing How a Principle of Grace is from the Spirit of God. "
... Indeed there seems to be a strong disposition in men to disbelieve and oppose the
doctrine of true disposition, to disbelieve and oppose the doctrine of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/edwards/treatise on grace/shewing how a principle of.htm

A Resurrection is not Impossible.
... the appearance of being just, when the thing itself to which their disbelief relates
appears to them unworthy of belief; but to disbelieve things which are not ...
/.../chapter ii a resurrection is not.htm

When Lord Morley Said that the House of Lords must be Either ...
... I, for instance, disbelieve in oligarchy; so l would no more mend the House of Lords
than I would mend a thumbscrew. ... Anarchists, I believe, disbelieve in both. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 43 when lord morley.htm

The Resurrection Proved by Examples.
... again, you believe that Hercules, who burned himself, lives; and that ??sculapius,
who was struck with lightning, was raised; and do you disbelieve the things ...
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Theophilus an Example of Conversion.
... Therefore, do not be sceptical, but believe; for I myself also used to disbelieve
that this would take place, but now, having taken these things into ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xiv theophilus an example of.htm

The True Excellence of Man.
... things, and faith evil things." And Epicharmus says, "Don't forget to exercise
incredulity; for it is the sinews of the soul." Now, to disbelieve truth brings ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iii the true excellence of.htm

Disbelieve (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Disbelieve (4 Occurrences). John 5:47 But if you
disbelieve his writings, how are you to believe my words?" (WEY). ...
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Disbelieved (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Disbelieve. Multi-Version Concordance
Disbelieved (9 Occurrences). Mark 16:11 When they ...
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Flame (61 Occurrences)
... By those who disbelieve in the Deity of Christ, the most strenuous attempts have
been made to get rid of this passage, and in certain quarters it is taken for ...
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Son (25967 Occurrences)
... By those who disbelieve in the Deity of Christ, the most strenuous attempts have
been made to get rid of this passage, and in certain quarters it is taken for ...
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Isaac (127 Occurrences)
... so quiet and uneventful that it was spent "within the circle of a few miles; so
guileless that he let Jacob overreach him rather than disbelieve his assurance ...
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Feel (58 Occurrences)
... John 20:27 Then He said to Thomas, "Bring your finger here and feel my hands; bring
you hand and put it into my side; and do not be ready to disbelieve but to ...
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Discredit (4 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To refuse credence to; not to accept as true; to disbelieve; as, the
report is discredited. 4. (vt) To deprive of credibility. ...
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Deceive (48 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To mislead; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true;
to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to ensnare. ...
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Disastrous (2 Occurrences)

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Preciousness (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:7 For you therefore that believe is the preciousness: but for such as
disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head ...
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