The term "insanely" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of madness or irrational behavior is addressed in various passages. In the biblical context, insanity or madness is often seen as a departure from divine wisdom and order, sometimes as a result of sin or divine judgment.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, madness is sometimes depicted as a consequence of disobedience to God. Deuteronomy 28:28 states, "The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness, and confusion of mind." This verse is part of the curses that would befall Israel if they failed to obey God's commandments, illustrating that insanity can be a form of divine retribution.

The account of King Saul provides a narrative example of madness. After disobeying God, Saul is tormented by an evil spirit. 1 Samuel 16:14 notes, "Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him." Saul's irrational behavior, including his attempts to kill David, can be seen as a manifestation of this spiritual and mental turmoil.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, madness is sometimes associated with demonic possession. In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus encounters a man possessed by a legion of demons. The man exhibits behavior that could be described as insane, living among the tombs and unable to be restrained. Jesus casts out the demons, restoring the man to his right mind, demonstrating His authority over both physical and spiritual realms.

The Apostle Paul, in his defense before Festus, is accused of being insane due to his fervent preaching of the Gospel. Acts 26:24-25 records, "At this stage of Paul's defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, 'You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!' But Paul answered, 'I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and sobriety.'" Here, the accusation of insanity is used to dismiss the radical message of the Gospel, yet Paul asserts the rationality and truth of his faith.

Wisdom and Folly

The Bible often contrasts wisdom with folly, where folly can be seen as a form of spiritual insanity. Proverbs 9:13 describes folly as a woman who is "loud, undisciplined, and without knowledge." The pursuit of folly leads one away from the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).

Spiritual Insight

From a spiritual perspective, true sanity is found in aligning one's life with God's will and wisdom. Romans 12:2 encourages believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation involves a rejection of worldly folly and an embrace of divine wisdom, leading to a sound mind and spirit.

In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "insanely," it addresses the concept through narratives and teachings on madness, folly, and the transformative power of God's wisdom.(adv.) Without reason; madly; foolishly.1984b. halal -- to be boastful, to praise
... root Definition to be boastful, to praise NASB Word Usage acted insanely (1), arrogant
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The Fallacy of the Young Nation
... very simple and elementary signs; the unconscious ritualists are not satisfied with
anything short of the whole of human life, being almost insanely ritualistic ...
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A visit from vigilantius
... a saint whose holiness was incomparably superior to his own, than that he was a
mad, pestilent, contaminated, furious, and insanely tyrannical person, who had ...
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How Great Good Things the Manich??ans Put in the Nature of Evil ...
... would their bodies have been steady by adaptation of parts; without which, those
things could not have been done there which the Manich??ans insanely say were ...
/.../chapter 41 name great good.htm

In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles.
... Their meaning therefore was that the words of Jesus were insanely preposterous,
and their words savored more of roughness and irreverence than of malignant ...
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That Christians have no Authority for Committing Suicide in any ...
... kill," to pull a flower? Are we thus insanely to countenance the foolish
error of the Manich??ans? Putting aside, then, these ravings ...
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The Capitula of the Council.
... and, after having introduced two persons, speaks of one Person only out of dignity,
honour or worship, as both Theodorus and Nestorius insanely have written ...
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God's Ways Past Finding Out.
... future sinfulness? Assuredly, nothing of this kind is said, except most
perversely and insanely. Why, then, did He not do this? Let ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 19 gods ways past finding.htm

As the Law is Not, So Neither is Our Nature Itself that Grace by ...
... Now who can be so insensible to the words of the apostle, who so foolishly, nay,
so insanely ignorant of the purport of his statement, as to venture to affirm ...
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Manich??an Blasphemies Concerning the Nature of God.
... See how insanely he ignores what he says, and by making self-contradictory statements
wages a worse war against himself than against the God of the race of ...
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First and Second Samuel.
... He then became morose and melancholy and insanely jealous in conduct and could not,
therefore, understand the higher religious experiences that were necessary ...
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Insanely (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Without reason; madly; foolishly.
Multi-Version Concordance Insanely (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 21 ...
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Insane (10 Occurrences)

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Insanity (1 Occurrence)

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