The term "exasperated" refers to a state of intense irritation or frustration. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with the human response to persistent challenges, disobedience, or the testing of patience. While the specific word "exasperated" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is evident in various narratives and teachings throughout Scripture.

Biblical Instances and Themes

1. God's Response to Israel's Disobedience: Throughout the Old Testament, God expresses a form of divine exasperation with the Israelites due to their repeated disobedience and idolatry. In the wilderness, the Israelites frequently tested God's patience, leading to His frustration. 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?"

2. Moses and the Israelites: Moses himself experienced exasperation with the people he led. In Exodus 17:4 , Moses cried out to the LORD, "What am I to do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me!" This reflects Moses' frustration with the constant complaints and lack of faith among the Israelites.

3. Jesus and the Disciples: In the New Testament, Jesus occasionally expressed frustration with His disciples' lack of understanding and faith. In Mark 9:19 , Jesus responded to the crowd and His disciples, saying, "O unbelieving generation! How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me." This statement reveals Jesus' exasperation with their inability to grasp His teachings and perform miracles through faith.

4. Parental Guidance: The Bible also addresses the potential for exasperation in familial relationships, particularly between parents and children. Ephesians 6:4 advises, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of nurturing children in a way that does not lead to frustration or resentment.

5. Human Limitations and Divine Patience: While human exasperation is a natural response to challenging situations, the Bible contrasts this with God's enduring patience and mercy. Psalm 103:8 states, "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion." This verse serves as a reminder of God's patience, even when humans falter.

Theological Implications

The concept of exasperation in the Bible underscores the tension between human limitations and divine expectations. It highlights the need for patience, understanding, and reliance on God's strength in times of frustration. Believers are encouraged to emulate God's patience and to seek His guidance when faced with exasperating circumstances. The biblical narrative consistently points to the importance of faith, obedience, and the transformative power of God's grace in overcoming human exasperation.2371. thumomacheo -- to fight desperately
... be highly displeased. From a presumed compound of thumos and machomai; to be in
a furious fight, ie (figuratively) to be exasperated -- be highly displeased. ...
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3710. orgizo -- to make angry
... provoke, enrage. From orge; to provoke or enrage, ie (passively) become exasperated --
be angry (wroth). see GREEK orge. (orgizesthe) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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It was Therefore Better for Me to Hide Myself, and to Wait for ...
... For you will perceive that, now those who exasperated you against us have been silenced,
your righteous clemency is apparent, and it is proved to all men that ...
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The Larger Part of Womankind, However, have had to Fight for ...
... These women are not exasperated merely at the amount of money that is wasted in
beer; they are exasperated also at the amount of time that is wasted in talk. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 19 the larger part.htm

Acts V
... fear of the multitude. (33) "Now when they heard this, they were exasperated,
and determined to slay them.". 34-39. At this crisis ...
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Cambyses.
... Memphis, taking with him such broken remnants of his army as he could get together
after the battle, and feeling extremely incensed and exasperated against the ...
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The Ecclesiastical History of Scholasticus
... of Eusebius accuse Athanasius of having threatened to divert the Corn supplied to
Constantinople from Alexandria: the Emperor being exasperated at this ...
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Sermon
... The land in which we live is overshadowed, its people perplexed and exasperated
by the fears and resentments of a fierce and desperate War: and we must needs ...
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Obadiah; Or, Early Piety Eminent Piety
... Ahab was exasperated by the terrible results of the long drought, and might in his
sudden fury attempt to kill the prophet, and so he is to have time for ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/obadiah or early piety eminent.htm

Argument. From the Prison they are Led Forth with Joy into the ...
... by gesture and nod, they began to say to Hilarianus, "Thou judgest us," say they,
"but God will judge thee." At this the people, exasperated, demanded that ...
/.../chapter vi argument from the prison.htm

The Transplanting of Congregationalism
... Its issue exasperated and discouraged the reform party, and, from this time, the
Puritans began to lose hope that any moral or religious betterment would be ...
/.../chapter ii the transplanting of.htm

The Restoration of the Jews.
... the very site abandoned. The priests and the people who heard this denunciation
were greatly exasperated. They seized Jeremiah, and ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter ix the restoration of.htm

Exasperated (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exasperated (2 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 32:21
They have moved me to jealousy with that which is no ?God ...
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Indignant (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Displeased; annoyed; exasperated; affected with
indignation; wrathful; passionate; irate; feeling wrath, as when a person is ...
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Kindle (25 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) Fig.: To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or
exasperated. Multi-Version Concordance Kindle (25 Occurrences). ...
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Wroth (65 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Full of wrath; angry; incensed; much exasperated;
wrathful. Multi-Version Concordance Wroth (65 Occurrences). ...
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Irritable (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) ill-tempered; impatient; easily inflamed
or exasperated; as, an irritable temper. 2. (a.) Very ...
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Inflamed (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Inflame. 2. (pa) Set on fire;
enkindled; heated; congested; provoked; exasperated. 3 ...
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Rage (43 Occurrences)
... all the rage. 5. (n.) To be furious with anger; to be exasperated to fury;
to be violently agitated with passion. 6. (n.) To be ...
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Excavated (1 Occurrence)

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Exasperate (2 Occurrences)

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