In the context of the Bible, the term "protested" refers to instances where individuals or groups express strong objections or dissent, often in response to actions, commands, or situations they perceive as unjust or contrary to God's will. The act of protesting in the biblical narrative can be seen as a form of standing up for righteousness, truth, or justice, often in the face of opposition or authority.

Old Testament Instances

1. Moses and Pharaoh: One of the most notable examples of protest in the Old Testament is Moses' repeated confrontations with Pharaoh. Moses, under God's command, protested against Pharaoh's oppression of the Israelites, demanding their release from slavery. Despite Pharaoh's hardened heart, Moses persisted, demonstrating a protest against injustice and a call for liberation (Exodus 5-12).

2. Prophets Against Idolatry: The prophets of Israel frequently protested against the idolatry and moral decay of the people. For instance, Elijah protested against the worship of Baal, confronting King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:16-40). This protest was a call to return to the worship of the one true God.

3. Jeremiah's Lament: The prophet Jeremiah often protested against the corruption and disobedience of Judah. His laments and warnings were a form of protest against the nation's departure from God's covenant, urging repentance and a return to righteousness (Jeremiah 7:1-15).

New Testament Instances

1. John the Baptist: John the Baptist's ministry can be seen as a protest against the moral and spiritual complacency of his time. He called for repentance and baptized those who sought to turn back to God, challenging both the religious leaders and the general populace to prepare for the coming of the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-12).

2. Jesus Cleansing the Temple: Jesus' cleansing of the temple is a powerful act of protest against the commercialization and corruption of religious practices. By driving out the money changers and merchants, Jesus protested the desecration of a sacred space meant for worship and prayer (Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46, John 2:13-16).

3. Apostles Before the Sanhedrin: The apostles, particularly Peter and John, protested against the Sanhedrin's orders to cease preaching in the name of Jesus. Their bold declaration, "We must obey God rather than men," (Acts 5:29) exemplifies a protest rooted in divine authority and the imperative to spread the Gospel.

Theological Implications

Protest in the biblical sense often involves a commitment to God's truth and justice, even when it requires standing against prevailing norms or authorities. It reflects a deep conviction that God's ways are higher than human ways and that obedience to God takes precedence over compliance with unjust human systems. The biblical examples of protest serve as reminders of the call to uphold righteousness and advocate for God's kingdom in a fallen world.(imp. & p. p.) of Protest.

The Tongue.
... He protested against the censoriousness which was found connected with
peculiar claims of religious feelings. "If any man among ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/robertson/sermons preached at brighton/i the tongue.htm

The Fan-Bearer's Quest
... "Do ye call yourselves men?". "The gods forbid!" Hotep protested. ... "Asar-Mut," Mentu
said under his breath. The first voice and its second protested in chorus. ...
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Article xxvii (xiii): of Monastic Vows.
... there was, to our knowledge, a monk, John Hilten, who, thirty years ago, was cast
by his fraternity into prison because he had protested against certain most ...
/.../the apology of the augsburg confession/part 35 article xxvii xiii .htm

The Life of Mr. Andrew Melvil.
... of his majesty; that, as by acts of parliament and laws of the church, he should
be tried for his doctrine by the church, he therefore protested for, and ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr andrew.htm

Letter Xliv. To Theodosius Augustus.
... saw to be so blasphemous and opposed to the catholic Faith that no pressure could
force them to assent; for in the same synod they stoutly protested, as they ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter xliv to theodosius augustus.htm

The Love of Rameses
... surmised. "All the Memphian nome hath been searched, my Lord," Menes protested. ...
Tape.". "Ah, my Lord!" protested Ta-meri, horrified. ...
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Of what Befell the Orthodox Bishops at Constantinople.
... However, he in his turn protested against the Eustathians that it was their
duty to condemn the word "Homo?�sion" as unscriptural. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xxiii of what befell the.htm

The Declaration of Faith of the Reformed Church in France. AD 1872 ...
... business could be transacted in provincial synods. Daill??, the moderator,
protested in vain. This act of injustice aimed to destroy ...
/.../ 63 the declaration of.htm

Canaan
... "Then let me walk with thee on thy way. It will be dark soon.". "Nay," she protested
flushing, "and again, I thank thee. ... "Ah! the gods forbid!" he protested. ...
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The Story of a Divine Tragedy
... "No, it does not follow," Juventius protested in all seriousness, while the
child flashed a look of intense amusement at the athlete. ...
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Protested (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Protest. Multi-Version Concordance
Protested (11 Occurrences). Matthew 3:14 John protested. ...
/p/protested.htm - 9k

Protesting (12 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:3 And Judah speaketh unto him, saying, 'The man protesting protested
to us, saying, Ye do not see my face without your brother 'being' with you; (YLT ...
/p/protesting.htm - 10k

Protest (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 2:42 And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not
make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a ...
/p/protest.htm - 18k

Forewarned (15 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 11:7 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought
them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and ...
/f/forewarned.htm - 11k

Declared (261 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:35 "Even if I must die with you," declared Peter, "I will never disown
you." In like manner protested all the disciples. (WEY NIV). ...
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Disown (18 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:35 "Even if I must die with you," declared Peter, "I will never disown
you." In like manner protested all the disciples. (WEY NIV). ...
/d/disown.htm - 11k

Manner (351 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV DBY YLT NAS). Matthew 26:35 "Even if I must die with you," declared Peter,
"I will never disown you." In like manner protested all the disciples. ...
/m/manner.htm - 45k

Nicodemus (5 Occurrences)
... then unfolded to him, giving prominence to the necessity of being "born again."
He is next met with in the Sanhedrin (7:50-52), where he protested against the ...
/n/nicodemus.htm - 14k

Oded (3 Occurrences)
... According to 2 Chronicles 28, Oded protested against the enslavement of the captives
which Pekah had brought from Judah and Jerusalem on his return from the ...
/o/oded.htm - 10k

Jotham (26 Occurrences)
... Genesis 35:4) "that was in Shechem, to make Abimelech king," from one of the heights
of Mount Gerizim he protested against their doing so in the earliest ...
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