The term "inflicts" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of causing pain, suffering, or punishment. This concept is frequently associated with God's justice, discipline, and the consequences of sin. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as both a loving and just deity who inflicts punishment as a means of correction and to uphold His righteousness.

Divine Justice and Punishment

God's infliction of punishment is often portrayed as a response to sin and disobedience. In the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced God's wrath when they turned away from His commandments. For instance, in Deuteronomy 28:15, God warns the Israelites of the curses that will befall them if they do not obey His voice: "But if you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you."

The prophets frequently spoke of God's impending judgment on nations and individuals who defied His laws. In Isaiah 13:11, God declares, "I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity; I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless."

Discipline and Correction

God's infliction of suffering is also seen as a form of discipline intended to bring His people back to righteousness. Hebrews 12:6 states, "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives." This passage highlights the idea that divine discipline is an expression of God's love and a tool for spiritual growth and correction.

In the book of Job, the concept of suffering as a test of faith and a means of refining character is explored. Job endures immense suffering, yet his account illustrates that such inflictions can serve a greater purpose in God's divine plan.

Consequences of Sin

The Bible also emphasizes that sin inherently brings about its own consequences, which can be seen as a form of self-inflicted suffering. Romans 6:23 warns, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse underscores the ultimate consequence of sin, which is spiritual death, contrasting it with the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

God's Mercy and Redemption

While God inflicts punishment for sin, the Bible also reveals His mercy and desire for redemption. In Ezekiel 33:11, God expresses His longing for repentance rather than punishment: "Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?'"

The New Testament further reveals God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, who bore the ultimate infliction of suffering on the cross for the sins of humanity. Isaiah 53:5 prophesies this sacrificial act: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

In summary, the concept of "inflicts" in the Bible encompasses God's justice, discipline, and the natural consequences of sin, while also highlighting His mercy and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.2555. kakopoios -- an evildoer
... 2555 (from 2556 , "of a malicious disposition" and 4160 , "make") -- properly, an
evil-doer, someone who makes trouble (inflicts harm), ie to injure (damage). ...
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2018. epiphero -- to bring upon or against
... Word Origin from epi and phero Definition to bring upon or against NASB Word Usage
inflicts (1), pronounce against (1). add, bring against, inflict. ...
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3510. kaab -- to be in pain
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be in pain NASB Word Usage cause him grief
(1), inflicts pain (1), mar (1), pain (3), painful (1), pains (1). ...
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Lo! Death for us on Satan, Inflicts Vengeance
... Hymn LIX. Lo! Death for us on Satan, inflicts vengeance. 1. Lo! Death for
us on Satan, inflicts vengeance: come let us hear his shame ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn lix lo death for.htm

One and the Same God the Father Inflicts Punishment on the ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XL."One and the same God the Father inflicts
punishment on the reprobate, and bestows rewards on the elect. ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xl one and the same.htm

Macedonius Having Possessed Himself of the See of Constantinople ...
... Book II. Chapter XXVII."Macedonius having possessed himself of the See of
Constantinople inflicts much Injury on those who differ from him. ...
/.../chapter xxvii macedonius having possessed himself.htm

How Our Fifth Combat is against the Spirit of Dejection, and of ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter I. How our fifth combat is against the spirit of
dejection, and of the harm which it inflicts upon the soul. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter i how our fifth.htm

A Description of Accidie, and the Way in which it Creeps Over the ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter II. A description of accidie, and the way in which it creeps
over the heart of a monk, and the injury it inflicts on the soul. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter ii a description of.htm

The Opinion of the Stoics Concerning God; of his Anger and ...
... And if man, when he has authority and power, inflicts widespread injury through
anger, sheds blood, overthrows cities, destroys communities, reduces provinces ...
/.../chap v the opinion of the.htm

I Would Add, Moreover, that they Themselves...
... raging madman, and a father to his undisciplined son,"the former because of the
restraint, the latter because of the chastisement which he inflicts; yet both ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 2 6 i.htm

The Sympathy of God
... And His sympathy is none the less because He inflicts the sorrow. These
afflictions wherein He too was afflicted, were sent by Him. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the sympathy of god.htm

How Love Makes Use of Natural, Servile and Mercenary Fear.
... testifies that there was some sense of fear among the pagans, not only concerning
the chastisements which the sovereign justice of God inflicts in this world ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xviii how love makes.htm

Sin and the Penalty of Sin the Same.
... Amen." "For this cause," says he, "God gave them up unto vile affections." [1188]
See how often God inflicts punishment; and out of the self-same punishment ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 24 xxii sin and the.htm

Inflicts (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Inflicts (7 Occurrences). ... Is God unrighteous who
inflicts wrath? I speak like men do. (WEB WEY DBY NAS). ...
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Sting (5 Occurrences)
... the free quotation of 1 Corinthians 15:55 from Hosea 13:14, death is personified
as a deadly animal, like a scorpion or serpent, which inflicts destruction by ...
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Influence (13 Occurrences)

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Ahab (85 Occurrences)
... on his armor boast himself as he that putteth it off." At the advice of a prophet
of Yahweh, Ahab, with 7,000 men under 232 leaders, inflicts a crushing defeat ...
/a/ahab.htm - 52k

Justice (212 Occurrences)
... In remunerative justice he distributes rewards (James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:8); in
vindictive or punitive justice he inflicts punishment on account of ...
/j/justice.htm - 46k

Violation (6 Occurrences)
... See NAS). Romans 4:15 For the Law inflicts punishment; but where no Law exists,
there can be no violation of Law. (WEY NAS). Hebrews ...
/v/violation.htm - 8k

Unjust (44 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will
we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do. ...
/u/unjust.htm - 18k

Unrighteousness (57 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will
we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do. ...
/u/unrighteousness.htm - 22k

Using (88 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God,
what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do. ...
/u/using.htm - 31k

Unrighteous (32 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will
we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do. ...
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