In the biblical context, "revolt" refers to an act of rebellion or insurrection against established authority, often against God or divinely appointed leaders. Revolt is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, illustrating the tension between human autonomy and divine sovereignty.

Old Testament Instances

1. The Rebellion of Korah: One of the most notable revolts in the Old Testament is the rebellion led by Korah against Moses and Aaron. This event is recorded in Numbers 16, where Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 other leaders, challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron. The revolt was seen as a direct challenge to God's appointed order. The earth opened up and swallowed the rebels, demonstrating God's judgment against their insurrection. Numbers 16:32 states, "And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, all Korah’s men and all their possessions."

2. The Revolt of Absalom: Another significant revolt is that of Absalom against his father, King David. Absalom's rebellion is detailed in 2 Samuel 15-18. Absalom sought to usurp the throne by winning the hearts of the people of Israel. Despite his initial success, the revolt ultimately failed, and Absalom was killed. This event highlights the consequences of rebellion against God's anointed king.

3. Israel's Rebellion Against God: Throughout the Old Testament, the nation of Israel is depicted as frequently rebelling against God. This is often described as a turning away from God's commandments and pursuing idolatry. In Isaiah 1:2 , God laments, "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.'"

New Testament Context

1. The Rejection of Jesus: In the New Testament, the ultimate act of revolt is seen in the rejection of Jesus Christ by the religious leaders and many of the people of Israel. Despite His miracles and teachings, Jesus was crucified, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant. This rejection is seen as a rebellion against God's plan of salvation.

2. Warnings Against Apostasy: The New Testament also warns against spiritual revolt in the form of apostasy. Hebrews 3:12 cautions believers, "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God." This warning underscores the importance of remaining faithful to God's truth.

Theological Implications

Revolt in the biblical narrative often serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and disobedience. It underscores the importance of submission to God's authority and the consequences of rebellion. The Bible consistently portrays God as sovereign, and any revolt against His established order is ultimately futile and self-destructive.

Conclusion

The theme of revolt in the Bible serves as a reminder of the human tendency to resist divine authority and the need for repentance and submission to God's will. Through these narratives, Scripture calls believers to recognize the sovereignty of God and to live in obedience to His commandments.Revolt

During Solomon's reign the people were greatly oppressed by Taxation, and after his death they appealed to his successor and asked For relief. Receiving insults in return, they rebelled against his Authority and declared that they had no part in his government (1 Kings 12:1-25).

1. (n.) To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

2. (n.) Hence, to be faithless; to desert one party or leader for another; especially, to renounce allegiance or subjection; to rise against a government; to rebel.

3. (n.) To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; -- with at; as, the stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty.

4. (v. t.) To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

5. (v. t.) To do violence to; to cause to turn away or shrink with abhorrence; to shock; as, to revolt the feelings.

6. (n.) The act of revolting; an uprising against legitimate authority; especially, a renunciation of allegiance and subjection to a government; rebellion; as, the revolt of a province of the Roman empire.

7. (n.) A revolter.

646. apostasia -- defection, revolt
... defection, revolt. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apostasia Phonetic
Spelling: (ap-os-tas-ee'-ah) Short Definition: defection, apostasy ...
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387. anastatoo -- to stir up, unsettle
... Word Origin from anastatos (driven from one's home) Definition to stir up, unsettle
NASB Word Usage stirred up a revolt (1), troubling (1), upset (1). ...
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868. aphistemi -- to lead away, to depart from
... depart, fall away, refrain, withdraw self. From apo and histemi; to remove, ie
(actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc. ...
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849. eshtaddur -- a revolt
... 848, 849. eshtaddur. 850 . a revolt. Transliteration: eshtaddur Phonetic
Spelling: (esh-tad-dure') Short Definition: revolt. Word ...
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4777. mered -- rebellion, revolt
... 4776, 4777. mered. 4778 . rebellion, revolt. Transliteration: mered Phonetic
Spelling: (meh'-red) Short Definition: rebellion. Word ...
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6586. pasha -- to rebel, transgress
... transgressing (1), transgression (1), transgressors (8). offend, rebel,
revolt, transgression,. A primitive root (identical with ...
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5627. sarah -- turning aside, defection, apostasy, withdrawal
... Word Origin from sur Definition turning aside, defection, apostasy, withdrawal NASB
Word Usage defected (1), rebellion (4), revolt (1), unceasing* (1 ...
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5493. sur -- to turn aside
... depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), X grievous, lay away (by), leave undone,
be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, X be ...
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6588. pesha -- transgression
... rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. From pasha'; a revolt (national, moral
or religious) -- rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. see HEBREW pasha'. ...
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Through the Fall and Revolt of Adam, the Whole Human Race Made ...
... CHAPTER 1. THROUGH THE FALL AND REVOLT OF ADAM, THE WHOLE HUMAN RACE MADE ACCURSED
AND DEGENERATE. ... Hence infidelity was at the root of the revolt. ...
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Concerning the Revolt of the Trachonites; How Sylleus Accused ...
... CHAPTER 9. Concerning The Revolt Of The Trachonites; How Sylleus Accused Herod Before
Caesar; And How Herod, When Caesar Was Angry At Him, Resolved To Send ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 concerning the revolt.htm

There Followed the Revolt of Those, Who, with Dathan and Abiron as ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter XXI. There followed
the revolt of those, who, with Dathan and Abiron as leaders? ...
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Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop of ...
... Book VI. Chapter VIII."Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop
of Cyzicus, and Eunomius, the Heretic. Eunomius succeeds Eleusius. ...
/.../chapter viii revolt and extraordinary death.htm

The Revolt of Babylon.
... CHAPTER VII. THE REVOLT OF BABYLON. BC516-514 City of Babylon."The
captive Jews."Wickedness of the Babylonians."Causes of ...
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Another Part of My Smoke' which You Frequently Laugh at is My ...
... you fulminate when you speak; you cannot contain the flames which have been conceived
within your mouth, and like Barchochebas, the leader of the revolt of the ...
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The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
... safety of the empire"The preliminaries of the Median wars: the Scythian expedition,
the conquest of Thrace and Macedonia"The Ionic revolt, the intervention ...
/.../chapter iithe last days of.htm

The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
... 681 BC)"Campaigns against the Kaldd, the Cimmerians, the tribes of Cilicia, and
against Sidon (680-679 BC); Cimmerian and Scythian invasions, revolt of vie ...
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The Time of his Appearance among Men.
... a little [81] he says: "But Judas, [82] a Gaulonite, from a city called Gamala,
taking with him Sadduchus, [83] a Pharisee, urged the people to revolt, both of ...
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To the End and After
... When Ezekiel afterwards denounced Sedekiah on his revolt it was for despising the
Lord's oath and breaking the Lord's covenant(471)"a signal instance of the ...
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Revolt (18 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To do violence to; to cause to turn away or shrink with abhorrence;
to shock; as, to revolt the feelings. ...Revolt (18 Occurrences). ...
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Jehoiada (51 Occurrences)
... 1. Jehoiada and the Revolt against Athaliah: (a) The account in 2 Chronicles
23:1-21 differs in many respects from that in 2 Kings 11:4-20, but even the latter ...
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Revolted (9 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Revolt. ... 2 Kings 8:22 So Edom revolted from under the hand of
Judah to this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. ...
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Sheba (36 Occurrences)
... Sheba took advantage of this state of things, and raised the standard of revolt,
proclaiming, "We have no part in David." With his followers he proceeded ...
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Joram (26 Occurrences)
... positions. The only event belonging to his reign recorded in Kings is the
revolt of Edom. 5. The Revolt of Edom: Edom was subdued ...
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Nahum (3 Occurrences)
... na'-hum: I. AUTHORSHIP AND DATE 1. The Name 2. Life and Home of Nahum The Four
Traditions 3. Date, as Related to Assyrian History (1) The Revolt of Shamash ...
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Libnah (18 Occurrences)
... 57). In the reign of Joram, Libnah joined the Edomites in a revolt against
the king of Judah (2 Kings 8:22 2 Chronicles 21:10). ...
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Chaldeans (82 Occurrences)
... 10. Nabu-bel-sumati and Others His Tragic End 11. The Chaldeans Forge Ahead
12. Nabopolassar's Revolt against Assyria 13. The Chaldeans ...
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Rebellion (51 Occurrences)
... others to do so; an organized uprising of subjects for the purpose of coercing or
overthrowing their lawful ruler or government by force; revolt; insurrection. ...
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Chaldea (8 Occurrences)
... 10. Nabu-bel-sumati and Others His Tragic End 11. The Chaldeans Forge Ahead
12. Nabopolassar's Revolt against Assyria 13. The Chaldeans ...
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