Definition and Context:
Sedition refers to conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or sovereign. In a biblical context, sedition is often associated with rebellion against God-ordained authority, whether it be civil or spiritual. The Bible addresses the concept of sedition as a serious offense, as it disrupts the order and peace that God desires for His people.

Biblical References:
The term "sedition" itself is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, but the concept is present throughout Scripture. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul warns against such behavior in his letters. For instance, in Galatians 5:19-21 , Paul lists "dissensions" and "factions" among the works of the flesh, which are akin to sedition: "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."

Old Testament Examples:
In the Old Testament, sedition is often seen in the form of rebellion against God's chosen leaders. One notable example is the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron in Numbers 16. This act of sedition was not merely against human leaders but against God's appointed order, resulting in severe consequences for the rebels.

New Testament Insights:
The New Testament further emphasizes submission to authority as a principle for Christian living. Romans 13:1-2 states, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This passage underscores the belief that rebellion against legitimate authority is tantamount to rebellion against God Himself.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, sedition is seen as a manifestation of pride and self-will, which are contrary to the humility and submission that characterize a life surrendered to God. It reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's purposes and is often rooted in a desire for power or control.

Practical Application:
Christians are called to be peacemakers and to live in harmony with others, as much as it depends on them (Romans 12:18). This includes respecting and praying for those in authority, even when they are unjust, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 : "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity."

Conclusion:
While the Bible acknowledges the reality of unjust authorities, it consistently calls believers to respond in ways that reflect God's character and uphold His order. Sedition, as a form of rebellion, is contrary to the biblical call to submission and peace.1. (n.) Dissension; the raising of commotion in a state; excitement of discontent against the government, or of resistance to lawful authority.

2. (n.) Dissension; division; schism.

SEDITION

se-dish'-un: The translation in Ezra 4:15, 19 for 'eshtaddur, "struggling," "revolt"; in 2 Esdras 15:16 for inconstabilitio, "instability" with "be seditious" for stasiazo, "rise in rebellion" in 2 Maccabees 14:6. In addition, the King James Version has "sedition" for stasis, "standing up," "revolt" (the Revised Version (British and American) "insurrection") in Luke 23:19, 25 Acts 24:5, with (dichostasia), "a standing asunder" (the Revised Version (British and American) "division") in Galatians 5:20. As "sedition" does not include open violence against a government, the word should not have been used in any of the above cases.

5016. tarache -- a disturbance, stirring up
... up. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: tarache Phonetic Spelling:
(tar-akh-ay') Short Definition: a disturbance, tumult, sedition Definition: a ...
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1370. dichostasia -- standing apart, dissension
... division, sedition. From a derivative of dis and stasis; disunion, ie (figuratively)
dissension -- division, sedition. see GREEK dis. see GREEK stasis. ...
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4787. sugkineo -- to move together, fig. to stir up
... stir up. From sparasso and kineo; to move together, ie (specially), to excite as
a mass (to sedition) -- stir up. see GREEK sparasso. see GREEK kineo. ...
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849. eshtaddur -- a revolt
... sedition. (Aramaic) from shdar (in a bad sense); rebellion -- sedition. see HEBREW
shdar. 848, 849. eshtaddur. 850 . Strong's Numbers.
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The Sedition of Corah and of the Multitude against Moses, and ...
... Moses. CHAPTER 2. The Sedition Of Corah And Of The Multitude Against Moses,
And Against His Brother, Concerning The Priesthood. 1 ...
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Whether Sedition is a Special Sin Distinct from Other Sins?
... OF SEDITION (TWO ARTICLES) Whether sedition is a special sin distinct
from other sins? Objection 1: It would seem that sedition ...
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Whether Sedition is Always a Mortal Sin?
... OF SEDITION (TWO ARTICLES) Whether sedition is always a mortal sin? Objection
1: It would seem that sedition is not always a mortal sin. ...
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Of Sedition (Two Articles)
... OF SEDITION (TWO ARTICLES). We must now consider sedition, under which head there
are two points of inquiry: (1) Whether it is a special sin? ...
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How the Sedition was Again Revived Within Jerusalem and yet the ...
... CHAPTER 3. How The Sedition Was Again Revived Within Jerusalem And Yet
The Jews Contrived Snares For The Romans. How Titus Also ...
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Of the Sedition of Antioch.
... Book V. Chapter XIX."Of the sedition of Antioch. In consequence of his
continual wars the emperor was compelled to impose heavy ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xix of the sedition of.htm

How the People Raised a Sedition against Archelaus, and How He ...
... Banishment Of Archelaus. CHAPTER 9. How The People Raised A Sedition Against
Archelaus, And How He Sailed To Rome. 1. At this time ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 how the people.htm

A Sedition of the Philadelphians against the Jews; and Also
... From Fadus The Procurator To Florus. CHAPTER 1. A Sedition Of The Philadelphians
Against The Jews; And Also. Concerning The Vestments Of The High Priest. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 1 a sedition of.htm

A Sedition was Excited on the Ordination of Paul.
... Book III. Chapter IV."A Sedition was excited on the Ordination of Paul. The ordination
of Paul occasioned a great commotion in the Church of Constantinople. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter iv a sedition was excited.htm

A Sedition against Sabinus; and How Varus Brought the Authors of ...
... Banishment Of Archelaus. CHAPTER 10. A Sedition Against Sabinus; And How
Varus Brought The Authors Of It To Punishment. 1. But before ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 10 a sedition against.htm

Sedition (8 Occurrences)
...SEDITION. ... As "sedition" does not include open violence against a government,
the word should not have been used in any of the above cases. ...
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Insurrection (8 Occurrences)
... is rendered "insurrection" in Mark 15:7 the King James Version (where compare the
verb "made insurrection"), but in Luke 23:19, 25 "sedition." the Revised ...
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Revolt (18 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:38 Aren't you then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition
and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins ...
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Egyptian (35 Occurrences)
... e-jip'-shan (ho Aiguptios): Mentioned in Acts 21:38, by Claudius Lysias as having
"before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the ...
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Mover (1 Occurrence)
... a motor. 3. (n.) One who, or that which, excites, instigates, or causes
movement, change, etc.; as, movers of sedition. 4. (n.) A ...
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Rebellion (51 Occurrences)
... in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful
unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the ...
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Stirred (64 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:38 Aren't you then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition
and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins ...
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Asmoneans
... enemies. Thus the men who had been the very core of the Maccabean revolt
from the beginning now raised a sedition against him. The ...
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Nazaraeans (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 24:5 For finding this man a pest, and moving sedition among all the Jews
throughout the world, and a leader of the sect of the Nazaraeans; (DBY). ...
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Issued (40 Occurrences)
... I decreed, and search has been made, and it is found that this city of old time
has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been ...
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