A "wrong-doer" in biblical terms refers to an individual who engages in actions contrary to the moral and ethical standards set forth by God. The concept of wrongdoing is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where it is often associated with sin, transgression, and iniquity. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings regarding the nature, consequences, and redemption of wrong-doers.

Nature of Wrong-doing

Wrong-doing is fundamentally an act of disobedience against God's commandments. It encompasses a wide range of behaviors, including lying, stealing, murder, adultery, and idolatry. The Bible emphasizes that wrong-doing stems from the sinful nature inherent in humanity due to the Fall. In Romans 3:23, the Apostle Paul states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," highlighting the universal propensity for wrong-doing.

Consequences of Wrong-doing

The Bible is clear about the consequences of wrong-doing, both in this life and the next. Proverbs 11:21 warns, "Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape." Wrong-doers often face temporal consequences such as loss of reputation, broken relationships, and legal penalties. More importantly, unrepentant wrong-doers face eternal separation from God, as described in Revelation 21:8: "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

Redemption and Forgiveness

Despite the grave consequences of wrong-doing, the Bible offers hope for redemption and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The sacrificial death and resurrection of Christ provide a means for wrong-doers to be reconciled with God. In 1 John 1:9, it is written, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This promise underscores the transformative power of repentance and faith in Christ.

Examples of Wrong-doers in the Bible

The Bible contains numerous accounts of individuals who committed wrong-doing but were ultimately redeemed. King David, for instance, committed adultery and murder but repented and sought God's forgiveness (2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51). The Apostle Paul, formerly known as Saul, persecuted Christians but experienced a dramatic conversion and became a leading figure in the early Church (Acts 9:1-22).

Moral Instruction and Warnings

Scripture provides moral instruction to guide believers away from wrong-doing. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational ethical code, while the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), expand on these principles. Believers are encouraged to live by the Spirit, producing the fruit of righteousness as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23.

Role of the Church

The Church plays a vital role in addressing wrong-doing within its community. It is tasked with teaching sound doctrine, offering correction, and restoring those who have fallen into sin. Galatians 6:1 advises, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted."

In summary, the Bible provides a comprehensive understanding of wrong-doing, emphasizing the need for repentance and the availability of divine forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Believers are called to uphold God's standards and extend grace to those who seek redemption.2557. kakourgos -- a criminal
... a criminal. From kakos and the base of ergon; a wrong-doer, ie Criminal --
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91. adikeo -- to do wrong, act wickedly
... Word Origin from adikos Definition to do wrong, act wickedly NASB Word Usage am
a wrongdoer (1), damage (1), do harm (1), do wrong (1), does wrong (2), doing ...
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5765. aval -- to act wrongfully
... Word Origin denominative verb from evel Definition to act wrongfully NASB Word Usage
deals unjustly (1), wrongdoer (1). deal unjustly, unrighteous. ...
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Whether a Sinner Ought to Reprove a Wrongdoer?
... OF FRATERNAL CORRECTION (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether a sinner ought to reprove a wrongdoer?
Objection 1: It would seem that a sinner ought to reprove a wrongdoer. ...
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Whether Fraternal Correction is an Act of Charity?
... him, is not an act of charity. On the contrary, To correct the wrongdoer
is a spiritual almsdeed. But almsdeeds are works of charity ...
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Whether one Ought to Forbear from Correcting Someone, through Fear ...
... make a man worse. I answer that, As stated above [2617](A[3]) the correction
of the wrongdoer is twofold. One, which belongs to ...
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Non-Resistance
... of passion, and of steadfast abiding in the peace of a great charity, the deliverance
from the temptation of descending to the level of the wrong-doer, and of ...
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The Criminal and his Relation to Society.
... in less than half the time? Which method of treatment is best in the end
for the wrong-doer? It is important to distinguish clearly ...
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1 Cor. v. 11-Sep
... thyself accurately with past events; and thou shalt see that the wrong-doer hath
made thee ... down, I should like to shew you the soul of the wrongdoer after his ...
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Justice.
... he alone. One thing must surely be plain"that the punishment of the
wrong-doer makes no atonement for the wrong done. How could ...
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Acts XXV
... To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself very well know. (11) If I am a
wrong-doer, and have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die. ...
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Listen Also to what I have to Say on this Other Expression which ...
... injuries were inflicted, the law likewise at once, and with the severest equity,
made any wrong that was done return upon the head of the wrong-doer; [1733] so ...
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St. Catherine of Siena as Seen in Her Letters
... He will hear her voice, now eagerly pleading with friend or wrong-doer, now brooding
tender as a mother-bird over some fledgling soul, now broken with sobs as ...
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Wrongdoer (16 Occurrences)
...Wrongdoer (16 Occurrences). John 3:20 For every wrongdoer hates the light, and does
not come to the light, for fear his actions should be exposed and condemned. ...
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Wrong-doer (5 Occurrences)
Wrong-doer. Wrongdoer, Wrong-doer. Wrongdoers . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(YLT). Wrongdoer, Wrong-doer. Wrongdoers . Reference Bible.
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Avenge (27 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To take vengeance for; to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring
party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer. ...
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Vindicating (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:32 Then let your ear be open in heaven, and be the judge of your servants,
giving your decision against the wrongdoer, so that punishment for his ...
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Revenge (13 Occurrences)
... or by the person or thing wronged, as the object, or by the reciprocal pronoun as
direct object, and a preposition before the wrong done or the wrongdoer. ...
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Avenger (18 Occurrences)
... AVENGE; AVENGER. a-venj' a-venj'-er: Avenge.-The general idea connected with
this word is that of inflicting punishment upon the wrongdoer. ...
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Forgiveness (124 Occurrences)
... "Of all acts, is not, for a man, repentance the most Divine?" The offended is to
go even farther and is to seek to bring the wrongdoer to repentance. ...
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Wrongdoers (18 Occurrences)

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Uplifted (26 Occurrences)
... Psalms 140:8 O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his
evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.) (BBE). ...
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Offender (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who offends; one who violates any law, divine
or human; a wrongdoer. Multi-Version Concordance Offender (6 Occurrences). ...
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