In the context of biblical themes, the concept of being "indicted" can be understood as being formally accused or charged with wrongdoing. While the term "indicted" itself is not directly used in the Bible, the idea of accusation and judgment is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible addresses both divine and human accusations, emphasizing the importance of justice, righteousness, and the ultimate judgment of God.

Divine Accusation and Judgment

God's role as the ultimate judge is a central theme in the Bible. He is depicted as the one who examines the hearts and minds of individuals, bringing to light their deeds and intentions. In the Old Testament, the prophets often served as God's mouthpieces, indicting the people of Israel for their sins and calling them to repentance. For example, in the book of Isaiah, God, through the prophet, indicts the nation for its rebellion and injustice: "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: 'I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me'" (Isaiah 1:2).

The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus Christ often confronting the religious leaders of His time for their hypocrisy and legalism. In Matthew 23, Jesus pronounces a series of woes upon the scribes and Pharisees, indicting them for their failure to uphold the true spirit of the law: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter" (Matthew 23:13).

Human Accusation and Justice

The Bible also addresses the human aspect of accusation and the need for justice in society. The Mosaic Law provided guidelines for fair trials and the treatment of the accused, emphasizing the importance of truth and integrity. In Deuteronomy 19:15, the law states, "A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses" . This principle underscores the need for corroborating evidence before someone can be justly indicted.

The account of Naboth's vineyard in 1 Kings 21 illustrates the misuse of accusation for personal gain. King Ahab, influenced by his wife Jezebel, falsely accuses Naboth of blasphemy to seize his vineyard. This narrative highlights the potential for corruption and the perversion of justice when accusations are manipulated for selfish purposes.

Spiritual Accusation and the Role of Satan

In the spiritual realm, Satan is often depicted as the accuser of believers. Revelation 12:10 describes him as "the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them day and night before our God" . However, the Bible assures believers that Jesus Christ serves as their advocate, interceding on their behalf. In 1 John 2:1, it is written, "But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One" . This advocacy provides believers with the assurance of forgiveness and redemption, countering the accusations of the enemy.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of indictment encompasses both divine and human aspects of accusation and judgment. It underscores the importance of justice, integrity, and the ultimate authority of God as the righteous judge. Through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, believers are assured of their standing before God, despite the accusations they may face.(imp. & p. p.) of Indict.2398. chata -- to miss, go wrong, sin
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Secondly, to Assign Some Reasons Why Christians must Make this the ...
... from heaven against heart-wickedness! The crime for which the old world
stands indicted is heart-wickedness! " God saw that every ...
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The Eighth Commandment
... Woe be to the shepherds of Israel.' Ezekiel 34:2. They fed themselves, and fed not
my flock;' ver.8. These ministers will be indicted for thieves at God's bar. ...
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The First Epistle.
... auctores inimicorum), we do not admit in the indictment of bishops or in evidence
against them; nor should any one of superior rank be indicted or condemned on ...
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Christ Before Pilate.
... A Roman judge must sign the warrant before the condemned person could be led to
execution, and the punishment was then indicted by the Roman officials. ...
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To the Prefect Eutrechius.
... they do not receive sentence till they have been convicted in their own presence,
or have made confession of the truth of the charges on which they are indicted ...
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Of the Causes which Separated the Eunomians from the Arians.
... Then his opponents hurried with angry fervour to Constantinople; first they indicted
him before Eudoxius, and when Eudoxius refused to see them, sought an ...
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To Domnus, Bishop of Antioch.
... two things must be true; either the very pious emperor is not induced to write,
or they are trying to make us break the law and afterwards be indicted by them ...
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Letter xxi. To Leontius the Sophist.
... condition of things. Everything nowadays is full of taxes demanded and called
in, and he too is vehemently dunned and indicted. Only it ...
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Witnessing in Power.
... but teach us all things; He teaches us how to pray, and I don't think there has
ever been a prayer upon this sin-cursed earth that has been indicted by the ...
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The Life of Mr. Hugh M'kail.
... This torture was the cause of his not being indicted with the first ten, who were
arraigned and sentenced on Wednesday Dec.5. to be hanged on the Friday ...
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Indicted (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Indict. Multi-Version Concordance
Indicted (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 29:21 who cause a person ...
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Indictment (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of indicting, or the state of
being indicted. 2. (n.) The formal statement of an offense ...
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Indications (1 Occurrence)

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Deprive (17 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 29:21 who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for the
arbiter in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false ...
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Arbiter (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 29:21 who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for the
arbiter in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false ...
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Snare (69 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 29:21 who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for the
arbiter in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false ...
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Innocent (97 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 29:21 who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for the
arbiter in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false ...
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