Turmoil, a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, is a condition frequently encountered in the biblical narrative. The Bible addresses turmoil both as an external circumstance and an internal state of the heart, offering guidance and hope through faith in God.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, turmoil often arises as a consequence of disobedience to God. The Israelites frequently experienced turmoil due to their rebellion and idolatry. For instance, during the period of the Judges, Israel faced repeated cycles of turmoil as they turned away from God, leading to oppression by surrounding nations. Judges 2:14 states, "So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He handed them over to raiders who plundered them."

The prophets also spoke of turmoil as a result of divine judgment. Isaiah 22:5 describes a day of tumult and trampling: "For the Lord GOD of Hosts has set a day of tumult and trampling and terror in the Valley of Vision, a day of breaking down walls and crying to the mountains."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, turmoil is often depicted in the context of spiritual conflict and the challenges faced by early Christians. Jesus Himself acknowledged the reality of turmoil in the world but offered peace to His followers. In John 16:33 , Jesus assures His disciples, "I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!"

The Apostle Paul frequently addressed the internal turmoil believers might face, encouraging them to find peace through prayer and trust in God. Philippians 4:6-7 advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Spiritual Implications

Turmoil, while often seen as a negative experience, can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth and reliance on God. The Bible encourages believers to view trials and turmoil as opportunities to strengthen their faith. James 1:2-4 exhorts, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Divine Assurance

Throughout Scripture, God promises His presence and peace amid turmoil. Psalm 46:1-3 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge."

The Bible consistently points to God as the ultimate source of peace and stability, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty and goodness even when faced with life's uncertainties and disturbances.1. (n.) Harassing labor; trouble; molestation by tumult; disturbance; worrying confusion.

2. (v. t.) To harass with commotion; to disquiet; to worry.

3. (v. i.) To be disquieted or confused; to be in commotion.

2001a. haman -- to rage, be turbulent
... 2001, 2001a. haman. 2001b . to rage, be turbulent. Transliteration: haman
Short Definition: turmoil. Word Origin denominative verb ...
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7267. rogez -- agitation, excitement, raging
... 7266, 7267. rogez. 7268 . agitation, excitement, raging. Transliteration:
rogez Phonetic Spelling: (ro'-ghez) Short Definition: turmoil. ...
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4103. mehumah -- tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture
... from hum Definition tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture NASB Word Usage
confusion (5), disturbances (1), panic (2), tumult (1), tumults (1), turmoil (2 ...
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7264. ragaz -- to be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited ...
... 1), quaked (2), quakes (2), quarrel (1), rages (1), raging (4), shakes (1), stirred
(1), tremble (11), trembled (3), trembling (3), troubled (2), turmoil (1). ...
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Book Six Turmoil in the Twenties. ...
... The Confessions of Saint Augustine BOOK SIX Turmoil in the twenties.? Turmoil
in the twenties. Monica follows Augustine to Milan ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book six turmoil in the.htm

Letter iii. --Peace in Turmoil.
... FIRST BOOK. ON THE ESTEEM FOR AND LOVE OF THIS VIRTUE. Letter III."Peace in Turmoil.
To Sister Marie-Th??r??se de Viom??nil. To be applied to herself. ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter iii peace in turmoil.htm

Since to Cleave to God by Retiring from the Noise and Turmoil of ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XL. Since to cleave to God by retiring
from the noise and turmoil of life is? Since to cleave ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xl since to cleave.htm

Jehovah
... We allow ourselves to indulge in doubts and fears, and as a consequence we are
plunged into darkness, and turmoil, and wrestlings of spirit. ...
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Dawn in the Hills
... I have come out of a great turmoil; I must plunge into a greater one before
many days. ... "Was Ephesus in turmoil?" she asked disconnectedly. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter vi dawn in the.htm

Abandonment to Divine Providence
... Letter I.--Happiness and Peace of Abandonment. Letter II.--A Short Way to Perfection.
Letter III.--Peace in Turmoil. Letter IV.--Liberty of Spirit. ...
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Fresh Troubles
... St. Peter, what was the state of things elsewhere? Egypt was in a turmoil
with barbarous bishops and brutal monks. The pilgrimages ...
/.../chapter xxxviii fresh troubles.htm

Alive or Dead --Which?
... That work may be prospering within them, but through the turmoil of their spirits
and the dimness of their mental vision, they do not at once perceive it, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 13 1867/alive or deadwhich.htm

The Boy Hugh
... learning and peace, and the monasteries were the natural harbours of refuge for
valiant men of action, who grew sick of the life of everlasting turmoil in a ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter i the boy hugh.htm

A Traveler's Note-Book
... We catch from him some subtle art by which, standing a little aloof from the pressure
and turmoil around us, often felt as painful or degrading, we see it ...
/.../merriam/the chief end of man/iii a travelers note-book.htm

Turmoil (15 Occurrences)
...Turmoil (15 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Acts 24:18 amid which certain Jews from Asia
found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. (WEB). ...
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Occupied (32 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Acts 24:18 amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified
in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. (See NAS). ...
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Involved (10 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 24:18 amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified
in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. (See NIV). ...
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Turmoils (1 Occurrence)

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Turbulent (2 Occurrences)

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Roaring (28 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Psalms 65:7 who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their
waves, and the turmoil of the nations. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Eglon (13 Occurrences)
... of the Judges who, in alliance with Ammon and Amalek, overcame Israel and made Jericho
his capital, presumably driven across the Jordan by the turmoil in his ...
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Eminent (9 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 7:11 Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness; nought cometh from them,
nor from their tumult, nor from their turmoil, neither is there eminency ...
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Disturbance (7 Occurrences)
... (DBY NAS NIV). Acts 24:18 amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified
in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. (See NIV). ...
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Mob (8 Occurrences)
... RSV). Acts 24:18 amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the
temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. (WEB). Ezekiel ...
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