In the biblical context, an "evildoer" refers to an individual who engages in actions that are contrary to the will and commandments of God. The term is used throughout Scripture to describe those who practice wickedness, injustice, and immorality, often in direct opposition to the righteous and the faithful.

Old Testament References

The concept of the evildoer is prevalent in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with those who reject God's laws and pursue their own sinful desires. In the Psalms, evildoers are frequently mentioned as those who cause suffering and distress to the righteous. Psalm 37:1-2 advises, "Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. For they will wither quickly like grass and fade like the green herb."

The Proverbs also provide wisdom concerning evildoers, warning against their influence and the consequences of their actions. Proverbs 24:19-20 states, "Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked. For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished."

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the term "evildoer" continues to describe those who act in opposition to God's will. Jesus Himself warns against evildoers in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the importance of righteousness. Matthew 7:23 records Jesus saying, "Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’"

The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of evildoers in his epistles, urging believers to avoid their corrupting influence. In 2 Timothy 3:13 , Paul writes, "while evil men and impostors go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived."

Characteristics of Evildoers

Biblically, evildoers are characterized by their rejection of God's commandments and their pursuit of sinful behavior. They are often described as deceitful, violent, and unjust. Their actions are rooted in pride and rebellion against divine authority. The Scriptures consistently portray evildoers as those who bring harm to others and disrupt the peace and order that God desires for His creation.

God's Judgment on Evildoers

The Bible is clear that evildoers will face divine judgment. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, God promises that those who persist in wickedness will not escape His justice. Psalm 34:21 declares, "Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned."

In the New Testament, the theme of judgment is reiterated, with the ultimate consequence being eternal separation from God. Revelation 21:8 warns, "But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death."

Call to Righteousness

While the Bible warns of the fate of evildoers, it also extends a call to repentance and righteousness. God desires that all turn from their wicked ways and seek His forgiveness and grace. Ezekiel 18:23 expresses God's heart, "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn't I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?"

The New Testament echoes this call to repentance, with the message of salvation through Jesus Christ offering hope to all, including evildoers who choose to turn from their sins and embrace the gospel.2555. kakopoios -- an evildoer
... an evildoer. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: kakopoios Phonetic Spelling:
(kak-op-oy-os') Short Definition: an evil-doer Definition: doing evil; subst ...
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2556. kakos -- bad, evil
... word Definition bad, evil NASB Word Usage bad (1), bad things (1), evil (32), evil
men (1), evil things (1), evildoer (1), harm (4), loathsome (1), wretches (1 ...
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7451a. ra -- bad, evil
... 1), displease* (1), displeased (1), displeasing (1), distressing (1), evil (124),
evil man (3), evil men (4), evil things (4), evildoer (1), evildoers* (1 ...
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7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad
... 1), do...evil (1), do...harm (1), doing evil (1), done harm (2), done very wickedly
(1), done wickedly (1), done wrong (1), evil (7), evildoer (2), evildoers ...
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7564. rishah -- wickedness
... Word Origin from the same as rasha Definition wickedness NASB Word Usage evildoer*
(1), guilt (1), wickedly (1), wickedness (11). fault, wickedness. ...
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7463a. raah -- evil, misery, distress, injury
... 1), calamities (1), calamity (47), disaster (22), discomfort (1), distress (2),
distresses (1), evil (112), evil deeds (1), evildoer* (1), evildoing (1), evils ...
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6213a. asah -- do, make
... doer (1), doers (1), does (48), doing (63), done (327), done you will do (1), done*
(1), earns (1), established (1), establishes (1), evildoer* (2), evildoers ...
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Sky, Earth, and Sea: a Parable of God
... It is set side by side with a vivid picture of an evildoer, a man who mutters in
his own heart his godlessness, and with obstinate determination plans and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/sky earth and sea a.htm

Concerning Persecution
... offences. Let none of you suffer as an evildoer' (1 Peter 4:15). We indeed suffer
justly' (Luke 23:41). ... martyr. No, he suffered as an evildoer! ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm

The Invisible Patriarch
... Athanasius was denounced as a "runaway, an evildoer, a cheat and an impostor, deserving
of death." Letters came from the Emperor ordering all the churches in ...
/.../forbes/saint athanasius/chapter 8 the invisible patriarch.htm

Caesar's Household
... into the imperial halls. Paul is in bonds as an evildoer; but "the word
of God is not bound." 2 Timothy 2:9. In former years the ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 44 caesars household.htm

Gifts to the Prodigal
... If pardon is only the non-infliction of penalty, then it is natural enough that
it should be considered sufficient by itself, and that the evildoer should not ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/gifts to the prodigal.htm

Psalm XLV.
... from "the old" to "the new man:" from an infidel to a believer: from a thief to
a giver of alms: from an adulterer to a man of chastity; from an evildoer to a ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xlv.htm

First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First ...
... this man? 30 They answered and said unto him, If this man were not an evildoer,
we should not have delivered him up unto thee. [The ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxix first stage of the.htm

December 11 Morning
... foolish men. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or
as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/december 11 morning.htm

March 14 Morning
... But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as
a busybody in other men's matters."Be blameless and harmless, the sons of ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/march 14 morning.htm

September 1 Evening
... If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye: but let none of you suffer
as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/september 1 evening.htm

Evildoer (9 Occurrences)
...Evildoer (9 Occurrences). John 18:30 They answered him, "If this man weren't an
evildoer, we wouldn't have delivered him up to you." (WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Doer (25 Occurrences)
... John 18:30 They answered him, "If this man weren't an evildoer, we wouldn't have
delivered him up to you." (Root in WEB ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV). ...
/d/doer.htm - 14k

Zeru'iah (24 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 3:39 And I am this day weak, and just anointed king; and these men the
sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me; the LORD reward the evildoer according to ...
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Zeruiah (25 Occurrences)
... too hard for me. May Yahweh reward the evildoer according to his wickedness."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 2 Samuel 8 ...
/z/zeruiah.htm - 17k

Overseer (84 Occurrences)
... (WEB DBY YLT NIV). 1 Peter 4:15 Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief,
or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters; (DBY). ...
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Liar (18 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 116:11 I said in my haste, "All men are liars." (Root in WEB KJV JPS
ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Proverbs 17:4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. ...
/l/liar.htm - 11k

Weren't (25 Occurrences)
... I am going to prepare a place for you. (WEB). John 18:30 They answered him, "If
this man weren't an evildoer, we wouldn't have delivered him up to you." (WEB). ...
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Wouldn't (67 Occurrences)
... stumble. (WEB). John 18:30 They answered him, "If this man weren't an evildoer,
we wouldn't have delivered him up to you." (WEB). John ...
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Requite (42 Occurrences)
... of Zeruiah are too hard for me. May Yahweh reward the evildoer according
to his wickedness." (See RSV). 2 Samuel 16:12 It may be ...
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Evil-disposed (1 Occurrence)
Evil-disposed. Evil-affected, Evil-disposed. Evildoer . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(DBY). Evil-affected, Evil-disposed. Evildoer . Reference Bible.
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