In the context of the Bible, the term "violated" often refers to acts of defilement, desecration, or the breaking of divine or moral laws. It is frequently associated with acts of sexual immorality, violence, and the profanation of sacred things. The concept of violation is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of holiness, purity, and the sanctity of God's commandments.

Sexual Violation

One of the most prominent examples of violation in the Bible is the account of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, in Genesis 34. Dinah was violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite. The text states, "When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force" (Genesis 34:2). This act of violation led to a series of violent retaliations by Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi, highlighting the severe consequences of such transgressions.

Another significant instance is the account of Tamar, the daughter of King David, who was violated by her half-brother Amnon. The narrative in 2 Samuel 13 describes how Amnon, driven by lust, deceived Tamar and forced himself upon her. Tamar's plea, "No, my brother! Do not violate me, for such a thing should not be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!" (2 Samuel 13:12), underscores the gravity of the act and its violation of both her person and the moral law.

Violation of Sacred Things

The Bible also addresses the violation of sacred things, such as the desecration of holy places or objects. In the Old Testament, the desecration of the temple or the misuse of holy items is considered a grave offense. For example, in Daniel 5, King Belshazzar of Babylon used the sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple for a profane feast, an act that led to divine judgment. The text recounts, "They drank the wine and praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone" (Daniel 5:4), illustrating the violation of what was consecrated to God.

Violation of God's Law

Violation in the biblical sense also extends to the breaking of God's commandments. The prophets frequently called out the Israelites for violating the covenant with God through idolatry and injustice. In Ezekiel 22:26, the prophet laments, "Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They do not distinguish between the holy and the common, and they teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean" . This violation of divine law is portrayed as a fundamental breach of the relationship between God and His people.

Moral and Ethical Violations

The Bible consistently upholds a standard of moral and ethical conduct, and violations of these standards are met with divine disapproval. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists things that the Lord hates, including "hands that shed innocent blood" and "a heart that devises wicked schemes" , emphasizing the seriousness of moral violations. The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus and the apostles teaching against violations of love, justice, and truth.

In summary, the concept of violation in the Bible encompasses a range of transgressions against individuals, sacred things, and divine laws. These acts are depicted as serious offenses with significant spiritual and communal repercussions, reflecting the Bible's overarching themes of holiness, justice, and the sanctity of God's commandments.4603. maal -- to act unfaithfully or treacherously
... 5), broke faith (1), committed (6), committing unfaithfulness (1), err (1), perpetrated
(1), unfaithful (3), unfaithfulness they committed (1), violated (1). ...
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6031a. anah -- to be bowed down or afflicted
... mistreat (1), oppressed (1), oppressors (1), ravish (1), ravished (2), silenced
(1), submit (1), treated her harshly (1), violate (1), violated (5), weakened (1 ...
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7693. shagel -- to violate, ravish
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to violate, ravish NASB Word Usage
ravished (2), violate (1), violated (1). lie with, ravish. ...
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2498. chalaph -- to pass on or away, pass through
... 1), passes (1), pierce (1), pierced (1), renewed (1), replace (2), slip (1), sprout
(1), sprouts anew (2), sweep (2), sweep through (1), vanish (1), violated (1 ...
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2490c. chalal -- to pollute, defile, profane
... 1), pollute (1), polluted (1), profane (21), profaned (29), profanes (3), profaning
(5), start (1), started (2), use its fruit (1), violate (3), violated (1). ...
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There Resulteth Then from all These this Sentence...
... And even if this faith be less violated, when one lies in such sort that he is believed
to no inconvenience and no pernicious hurt, with added intention ...
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Of the violence which May be done to the Body by Another's Lust ...
... While the Mind Remains Inviolate. But is there a fear that even another's
lust may pollute the violated? It will not pollute, if ...
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Whether Seduction Should be Reckoned a Species of Lust?
... Now the seducer does an injury to another, namely the violated maiden's father,
who "can take the injury as personal to himself" [*Gratian, ad can. ...
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Appendix.
... This Jupiter, in adult age, waged war several years with his father; overcame him;
made a parricidal raid on his home; violated his virgin sisters; [1108 ...
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Whether Rape is a Species of Lust, Distinct from Seduction?
... Lex illa]) that "rape is committed when a maid is taken away by force from her father's
house that after being violated she may be taken to wife." But the ...
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Certain it Is, Albeit all this Disputation Go from Side to Side...
... and we must endeavor with all the strength in our power, and with pious supplication,
that, when the pudicity of our body is sought to be violated, not even ...
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Whether an Aureole is Due on Account of virginity?
... Yet an aureole is sometimes due to lost virginity; for instance if a maiden be violated
unwillingly at the order of a tyrant for confessing Christ. ...
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Our Guilt.
... I acknowledge the living God, and that always and in all things I have to do with
Him, then He has righteous claims upon me which I have violated, and which ...
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Comparison of Christ's Power Over Winds and Waves with Moses' ...
... Her touch at least was an act of faith. And if of faith in the Creator, how could
she have violated His law, [4244] when she was ignorant of any other God? ...
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James ii. 8-13
... He who, in this one thing, permits his conduct to be determined by that selfishness
which is in conflict with the law of love, has thereby violated the whole ...
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Violated (23 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Violated (23 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Psalms 55:20 He raises
his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant. (WEB NAS RSV) ...
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Violates (3 Occurrences)
... for this: (See NAS). Psalms 55:20 He raises his hands against his friends.
He has violated his covenant. (See NIV). Ezekiel 22:11 ...
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Violate (14 Occurrences)

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Marriage (74 Occurrences)
... This law was violated in after times, when corrupt usages began to be introduced
(Genesis 4:19; 6:2). We meet with the prevalence of polygamy and concubinage ...
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Violation (6 Occurrences)
... covenants, promises, etc. 2. (n.) The act of violating, treating with violence,
or injuring; the state of being violated. 3. (n.) An ...
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Unstable (8 Occurrences)
... (ASV NAS). Zephaniah 3:4 Her prophets unstable -- men of treachery, Her priests
have polluted the sanctuary, They have violated the law. (YLT). ...
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Family (438 Occurrences)
... the principle. There may be times when moral principle is violated in
high places and perhaps over wide reaches in society. The ...
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Tamar (28 Occurrences)
... 2) A daughter of David and sister of Absalom (2 Samuel 13:1). Her beauty inflamed
her half-brother Amnon with passion, and by stratagem he forcibly violated her ...
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Raises (17 Occurrences)
... They retreat before his thrashing. (WEB NAS RSV). Psalms 55:20 He raises his
hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant. (WEB). ...
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Redeem (56 Occurrences)
... and the like. 5. (vt) Hence, to rescue and deliver from the bondage of sin
and the penalties of God's violated law. 6. (vt) To make ...
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