Definition and Context:
Rebelling, in a biblical context, refers to the act of resisting or defying authority, particularly the authority of God. It is often associated with disobedience, sin, and a turning away from divine commandments. The Bible presents rebellion as a serious offense against God, often leading to severe consequences.

Old Testament Instances:
Rebellion is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where the Israelites frequently rebel against God despite His continuous guidance and provision. One of the most notable instances is the rebellion of the Israelites in the wilderness. After being delivered from Egypt, they repeatedly complained and disobeyed God, culminating in the incident of the golden calf (Exodus 32). God’s response to their rebellion was severe, as He declared, "I have seen these people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people" (Exodus 32:9).

Another significant example is the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron, which was ultimately a rebellion against God’s appointed leadership (Numbers 16). The earth opened up and swallowed them, demonstrating the seriousness of rebelling against God’s established order.

Prophetic Warnings:
The prophets frequently warned Israel and Judah about the consequences of their rebellious actions. Isaiah describes the nation as rebellious, stating, "Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel; they are utterly estranged" (Isaiah 1:4). Jeremiah also laments the rebellious nature of the people, highlighting their stubbornness and refusal to listen to God’s word (Jeremiah 5:23).

New Testament Perspective:
In the New Testament, rebellion is addressed in the context of spiritual defiance against God’s will. Jesus Christ’s parable of the tenants (Matthew 21:33-46) illustrates the rebellion of the people against God’s messengers and ultimately against His Son. The apostle Paul warns against rebellion in the form of resisting governing authorities, as they are instituted by God (Romans 13:1-2).

The New Testament also emphasizes the spiritual rebellion of humanity against God, which is overcome through the redemptive work of Christ. Paul writes, "For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so" (Romans 8:6-7).

Consequences of Rebellion:
The Bible consistently portrays rebellion as leading to divine judgment and separation from God. In the Old Testament, the rebellious actions of individuals and nations often resulted in exile, destruction, or death. In the New Testament, spiritual rebellion is associated with eternal separation from God unless one repents and turns to Christ for salvation.

Call to Obedience:
Despite the grave consequences of rebellion, the Bible also offers hope through repentance and obedience. God’s desire is for His people to turn from their rebellious ways and return to Him. As stated in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land" .

Conclusion:
Rebellion against God is a serious matter in the biblical narrative, reflecting humanity’s tendency to resist divine authority. However, the Bible also emphasizes God’s mercy and willingness to forgive those who repent and seek His ways.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rebel.4775. marad -- to rebel
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to rebel NASB Word Usage rebel (8), rebelled
(14), rebelling (1), rebellious (1), rebels (1). rebellious. ...
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The Climax of Ecclesiastes' Exercises Seems to have Been Reached ...
... all his folly. Ver.4. Yielding to the powers above rather than rebelling
against them, marks the path of wisdom. This may be an ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter x the climax of.htm

A Call to Backsliders
... But if, after a full and free pardon he were guilty of rebelling a second time,
who would dare to intercede for him? He must expect no farther mercy. ...
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And Some Indeed, who are Used to Excuse their Own Sins...
... For against Him they bring in from a contrary principle a substance of evil rebelling,
which He could not have resisted, had He not blended with that same that ...
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His Conversion
... There was something in him rebelling against the course of inhumanity on which he
was embarked and suggesting that he was fighting against God. 41. ...
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Mysterious visits.
... me grope in conscious blindness; and in the brokenness of my heart I cried, "Lord,
what wilt Thou have me to do?" I felt that I had been rebelling against the ...
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Of the Soul and Body, and of Providence.
... There is therefore something on account of which God may be angry with one rebelling
against Him, as it were, in reliance upon His integrity. ...
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Abbot Sturm of Fulda.
... Charlemagne employed Sturm especially to preach the Gospel amongst the wild Saxons,
who, often conquered, were as often rebelling against the Frankish ...
/.../neander/light in the dark places/abbot sturm of fulda.htm

The Roman Power.
... Her eldest son, Hyrcanus, was High Priest, and she left the kingdom to him at her
death, BC69; but his brother, Aristobulus, rebelling, with the help of the ...
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The Gospel.
... after having killed his innocent sons because of their Asmonean blood, he was obliged
to put to death the son of another of his wives for rebelling against him ...
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The Light of the World
... And the world, instead of turning away from such monstrous assumptions, and drowning
them in scornful laughter, or rebelling against them, has listened, and ...
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Rebelling (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rebel. Multi-Version Concordance
Rebelling (4 Occurrences). ... against the king are ye rebelling?' (YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Rebellion (51 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of rebelling; open and avowed renunciation of the authority of the
government to which one owes obedience, and resistance to its officers and ...
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Trespassed (28 Occurrences)
... which ye have trespassed against the God of Israel, to turn back to-day from after
Jehovah, by your building for you an altar, for your rebelling to-day ...
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Rebelleth (5 Occurrences)

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Hazeroth (5 Occurrences)
... Here Miriam (qv), being displeased that Moses had married a Cushite wife (Numbers
12:1), induced Aaron to join with her in rebelling against Moses. ...
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Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)
... until Necoh himself was defeated; enforced vassal to Nebuchadnezzar for 3 years
along with the other petty kings of Western Asia; then rebelling against the ...
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Wickedness (232 Occurrences)
... which ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following
Jehovah, in that ye have built yourselves an altar, rebelling this day ...
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Heareth (137 Occurrences)
... against the king are ye rebelling?' (YLT). Job 34:28 So that they cause the cry
of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted. ...
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