In the context of the Bible, "revolters" refers to individuals or groups who rebel against God, His commandments, or His appointed leaders. The term is often used to describe those who turn away from the covenant relationship with God, choosing instead to follow their own paths or the ways of other nations and false gods. Revolters are frequently depicted as engaging in idolatry, disobedience, and moral corruption, leading to divine judgment and consequences.

Old Testament References

The concept of revolters is prominently featured in the prophetic books of the Old Testament, where the prophets call out the Israelites for their unfaithfulness and rebellion against God. In the book of Hosea, the prophet laments the spiritual adultery of Israel, describing them as revolters who have turned away from God. Hosea 5:2 states, "The rebels are deep in slaughter, but I will chastise all of them."

Isaiah also addresses the issue of rebellion, warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their actions. In Isaiah 1:5 , the prophet asks, "Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint." This imagery underscores the self-destructive nature of rebellion against God.

Jeremiah, another major prophet, frequently speaks against the revolters in Judah. In Jeremiah 6:28 , he describes them as "all stubborn rebels, walking as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt." This highlights the pervasive nature of rebellion and its impact on the community.

New Testament Context

While the term "revolters" is not explicitly used in the New Testament, the concept of rebellion against God is present. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to Christ and warns against apostasy and false teachings. In 2 Thessalonians 2:3 , Paul warns, "Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed." This passage speaks to a future rebellion that will precede the return of Christ.

The New Testament also addresses the spirit of rebellion in the context of church discipline and community life. In Titus 1:10 , Paul writes, "For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision," indicating that rebellion can manifest in false teachings and divisive behavior within the church.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, revolters are seen as those who reject God's authority and choose their own way over His divine will. This rebellion is rooted in the sin nature of humanity, which seeks autonomy apart from God. The Bible consistently calls for repentance and a return to faithfulness, emphasizing God's desire for a restored relationship with His people.

Revolters serve as a warning to believers about the dangers of turning away from God and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith. The biblical narrative demonstrates that while God is just and will judge rebellion, He is also merciful and offers forgiveness to those who repent and return to Him.7846. set -- swerver, perhaps revolter, deeds that swerve
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Concerning John of Gichala. Josephus Uses Stratagems against the ...
... and as Josephus had sent out all the soldiers that were with him to gather corn,
he knew not how either to march out alone against the revolters, or to stay ...
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The vision
... of extolling them on account of their faith maintained to God and the Lamb, when
the other inhabitants of the world, deserters and revolters, had received the ...
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Caius Commands that his Statue Should be Set up in the Temple ...
... the images of Caesar in their several cities, among the rest of their gods, for
them alone to oppose it, was almost like the behavior of revolters, and was ...
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That it is the Prerogative of the Same Power to be Beneficent and ...
... chiding censure. This mode of treatment the Instructor employs in Isaiah,
when He says, "Woe to you, children revolters. Thus saith ...
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Alexander
... he was come back already out of Egypt, and obliged to come back quickly by these
tumults,] and sent Antipater, who prevailed with some of the revolters to be ...
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The Voice Behind Thee
... Paul saith, "Doth God care for oxen?" but here is a far greater wonder, "Doth God
care for worthless revolters?" When a chosen man is desperately set on ...
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The Jewish War and the Destruction of Jerusalem. AD 70
... rebellion broke out against the Romans, but it the same time a terrible civil war
also between different parties of the revolters themselves, especially ...
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Chapter xiv
... These unfriendly groups were either unsubdued opponents or subjugated opponents
known to be restive and inclined to side with other revolters. ...
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The Mystery
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The Strait Gate;
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Revolters (3 Occurrences)
...Revolters (3 Occurrences). Jeremiah 6:28 They are all grievous revolters, walking
with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters. ...
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Revolted (9 Occurrences)

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Zebul (5 Occurrences)
... that if the account be double (and it is strange that Abimelech should again attack
the city by almost the same methods as before, when the revolters had been ...
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Grievously (17 Occurrences)
... British and American) "sore"; marats ("powerful"), "a grievous curse" (1 Kings
2:8); cur, "to turn aside" (Jeremiah 6:28), "grievous revolters"; qasheh, "to ...
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Greievousness
... British and American) "sore"; marats ("powerful"), "a grievous curse" (1 Kings
2:8); cur, "to turn aside" (Jeremiah 6:28), "grievous revolters"; qasheh, "to ...
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Grievous (73 Occurrences)
... British and American) "sore"; marats ("powerful"), "a grievous curse" (1 Kings
2:8); cur, "to turn aside" (Jeremiah 6:28), "grievous revolters"; qasheh, "to ...
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Revolteth (2 Occurrences)

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Rebuker (1 Occurrence)
... Rebuker (1 Occurrence). Hosea 5:2 And the revolters are profound to make slaughter,
though I have been a rebuker of them all. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Profound (7 Occurrences)
... with him. (See NAS). Hosea 5:2 And the revolters are profound to make slaughter,
though I have been a rebuker of them all. (KJV WBS). ...
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Corrupters (2 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Jeremiah 6:28 They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders:
they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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