Topical Encyclopedia The term "wicked" in the Bible is used to describe individuals, actions, or thoughts that are morally wrong, evil, or in opposition to God's will. The concept of wickedness is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a contrast to righteousness and holiness.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word most commonly translated as "wicked" is "rasha," which denotes someone who is guilty of sin or injustice. Wickedness is often associated with rebellion against God and His commandments. The Psalms and Proverbs frequently address the fate and characteristics of the wicked. For example, Psalm 1:4-6 states, "Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish." The prophets also spoke against the wickedness of Israel and the surrounding nations, calling for repentance and warning of divine judgment. Isaiah 3:11 declares, "Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done." New Testament Context In the New Testament, the Greek word "ponēros" is often used to describe wickedness. Jesus frequently addressed the issue of wickedness, particularly in the context of hypocrisy and false piety. In Matthew 23:28 , Jesus rebukes the Pharisees, saying, "In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness." The apostle Paul also addresses the nature of wickedness in his epistles, emphasizing the need for believers to turn away from evil and live according to the Spirit. In Romans 1:29-32 , Paul lists the characteristics of those who have turned away from God, describing them as "filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity." The Fate of the Wicked The Bible consistently teaches that the wicked will face judgment and destruction. In the Old Testament, this is often depicted as a temporal judgment, such as exile or defeat in battle. In the New Testament, the focus shifts to eternal consequences. Revelation 21:8 warns, "But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death." Contrast with the Righteous Throughout Scripture, the wicked are contrasted with the righteous, who are those living in accordance with God's will. The righteous are promised blessings, protection, and eternal life, while the wicked are warned of judgment and separation from God. Proverbs 10:3 states, "The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked." Call to Repentance Despite the dire warnings, the Bible also extends a call to repentance for the wicked. Ezekiel 18:23 reveals God's heart, "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn't I prefer he turn from his ways and live?" This call to repentance is echoed in the New Testament, where the message of the Gospel offers redemption and forgiveness through Jesus Christ to all who turn from their wicked ways and believe. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Having a wick; -- used chiefly in composition; as, a two-wicked lamp.2. (a.) Evil in principle or practice; deviating from morality; contrary to the moral or divine law; addicted to vice or sin; sinful; immoral; profligate; -- said of persons and things; as, a wicked king; a wicked woman; a wicked deed; wicked designs. 3. (a.) Cursed; baneful; hurtful; bad; pernicious; dangerous. 4. (a.) Ludicrously or sportively mischievous; disposed to mischief; roguish. Greek 4191. poneroteros -- more wicked. ... 4190, 4191. poneroteros. 4192 . more wicked. ... Word Origin cptv. of poneros, qv. more wicked. Comparative of poneros; more evil -- more wicked. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4191.htm - 6k 4190. poneros -- toilsome, bad 459. anomos -- lawless, without law 765. asebes -- ungodly, impious 94. adikos -- unjust, unrighteous 5337. phaulos -- worthless, bad 113. athesmos -- lawless 462. anosios -- unholy 952. bebelos -- permitted to be trodden, by impl. unhallowed 3952. parousia -- a presence, a coming Strong's Hebrew 7563. rasha -- wicked, criminal... 7562, 7563. rasha. 7564 . wicked, criminal. Transliteration: rasha Phonetic Spelling: (raw-shaw') Short Definition: wicked. Word ... /hebrew/7563.htm - 6k 7561. rasha -- to be wicked, act wickedly 4849. mirshaath -- wickedness 2154. zimmah -- a plan, device, wickedness 7562. resha -- wickedness 4209. mezimmah -- purpose, discretion, device 1100. beliyyaal -- worthlessness 605. anash -- to be weak, sick 6090. otseb -- a pain 7451a. ra -- bad, evil Library The Wicked One The Wicked Husbandmen. Whether that Fire Will Engulf the Wicked? Whether the Wicked Will be Judged? The Wicked Husbandmen. Trust of the Wicked, and the Righteous Compared. Jer 17:5-8 Of the Crimes of the Wicked, and the Torture Inflicted on the ... The Wicked Raised, and Satan Loosed Whether the Wicked Can Work Miracles? Whether the Devil was Wicked by the Fault of his Own Will in the ... Thesaurus Wicked (476 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Having a wick; -- used chiefly in composition; as, a two-wicked lamp. 2. (a.) 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If God is love, how can He hate? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is retribution theology? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean that judgment begins at the house of God? | GotQuestions.org Wicked: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Wicked (476 Occurrences)Matthew 5:11 Matthew 5:39 Matthew 5:45 Matthew 6:23 Matthew 7:11 Matthew 12:34 Matthew 12:35 Matthew 12:39 Matthew 12:45 Matthew 13:19 Matthew 13:38 Matthew 13:49 Matthew 15:19 Matthew 16:4 Matthew 18:32 Matthew 21:41 Matthew 24:48 Matthew 25:26 Mark 7:23 Luke 3:19 Luke 6:22 Luke 6:35 Luke 6:45 Luke 8:2 Luke 11:26 Luke 11:29 Luke 11:34 Luke 19:22 John 3:19 John 3:20 Acts 2:23 Acts 3:26 Acts 17:5 Acts 18:14 Acts 19:12 Acts 19:13 Acts 19:15 Acts 19:16 Acts 24:15 Romans 4:5 1 Corinthians 5:13 Galatians 1:4 Ephesians 6:16 Colossians 1:21 2 Thessalonians 2:8 2 Thessalonians 2:10 2 Thessalonians 3:2 2 Timothy 3:13 2 Timothy 4:18 Hebrews 3:12 Hebrews 10:22 1 Peter 2:18 2 Peter 2:7 2 Peter 3:17 1 John 2:13 1 John 2:14 1 John 3:12 1 John 5:18 1 John 5:19 2 John 1:11 3 John 1:10 Revelation 2:2 Genesis 13:13 Genesis 18:23 Genesis 18:25 Genesis 19:7 Genesis 38:7 Genesis 39:9 Genesis 44:5 Exodus 9:27 Exodus 23:1 Exodus 23:7 Leviticus 20:14 Leviticus 20:17 Numbers 14:27 Numbers 14:35 Numbers 16:26 Deuteronomy 13:11 Deuteronomy 15:9 Deuteronomy 17:5 Deuteronomy 23:9 Deuteronomy 25:1 Deuteronomy 25:2 Judges 19:22 Judges 20:13 1 Samuel 1:16 1 Samuel 2:9 1 Samuel 2:12 1 Samuel 15:18 1 Samuel 17:28 1 Samuel 24:13 1 Samuel 25:17 1 Samuel 25:25 1 Samuel 30:22 2 Samuel 3:34 2 Samuel 4:11 2 Samuel 7:10 2 Samuel 13:12 2 Samuel 13:13 1 Kings 8:32 Subtopics The Wicked are Compared to Abominable Branches The Wicked are Compared to Ashes Under the Feet The Wicked are Compared to Bad Fishes The Wicked are Compared to Beasts The Wicked are Compared to Blind, The The Wicked are Compared to Brass and Iron The Wicked are Compared to Briars and Thorns The Wicked are Compared to Bulls of Bashan The Wicked are Compared to Carcasses Trodden Under Feet The Wicked are Compared to Chaff The Wicked are Compared to Clouds Without Water The Wicked are Compared to Corn Blasted The Wicked are Compared to Corrupt Trees The Wicked are Compared to Deaf Adders The Wicked are Compared to Dogs The Wicked are Compared to Dross The Wicked are Compared to Early Dew That Passes Away The Wicked are Compared to Evil Figs The Wicked are Compared to Fading Oaks The Wicked are Compared to Fiery Oven The Wicked are Compared to Fire of Thorns The Wicked are Compared to Fools Building Upon Sand The Wicked are Compared to Fuel of Fire The Wicked are Compared to Garden Without Water The Wicked are Compared to Goats The Wicked are Compared to Grass The Wicked are Compared to Grass on the Housetop The Wicked are Compared to Green Bay-Trees The Wicked are Compared to Green Herbs The Wicked are Compared to Heath in the Desert The Wicked are Compared to Horses 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