In the biblical context, "wrongdoers" refers to individuals who engage in actions that are contrary to God's laws and commandments. The Bible provides numerous references to wrongdoers, often highlighting the consequences of their actions and the divine justice that awaits them.

Old Testament References

The Old Testament frequently addresses the concept of wrongdoing, often in the context of the covenant between God and His people. In the book of Psalms, the psalmist declares, "For evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land" (Psalm 37:9). This verse underscores the ultimate fate of wrongdoers, contrasting it with the blessings reserved for the righteous.

The wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs, offers practical insights into the nature and consequences of wrongdoing. Proverbs 10:29 states, "The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil" . Here, the text emphasizes the protective nature of righteousness and the inevitable downfall of those who persist in evil.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further illuminate the fate of wrongdoers. Jesus Himself warns against the dangers of sin and the importance of repentance. In the Sermon on the Mount, He teaches, "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21). This passage highlights the distinction between mere verbal acknowledgment and genuine obedience to God's will.

The apostle Paul, in his epistles, frequently addresses the issue of wrongdoing within the early Christian communities. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, he writes, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God" . Paul’s list serves as a warning to believers about the behaviors that are incompatible with the Christian life.

Divine Justice and Mercy

The Bible consistently affirms that God is just and will hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. However, it also emphasizes God's mercy and the possibility of redemption. In Ezekiel 18:23, God declares, "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Would I not prefer he turn from his ways and live?" . This verse reveals God's desire for repentance and transformation rather than punishment.

The New Testament echoes this theme of redemption through Christ. In 1 John 1:9, believers are assured, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" . This promise of forgiveness is central to the Christian message, offering hope to all who turn from wrongdoing and seek reconciliation with God.

Practical Implications for Believers

For believers, the biblical teachings on wrongdoers serve as both a warning and an encouragement. They are called to examine their own lives, repent of any wrongdoing, and strive to live in accordance with God's commandments. The community of faith is also encouraged to support one another in this pursuit, fostering an environment of accountability and grace.

In summary, the Bible presents a comprehensive view of wrongdoers, emphasizing the seriousness of sin, the certainty of divine justice, and the hope of redemption through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.5767b. avlah -- injustice, unrighteousness, wrong
... unjust (1), unjustly (1), unrighteousness (9), violence (1), violent injustice
(1), what is unjust (1), wicked* (3), wickedness (4), wrong (3), wrongdoers (1). ...
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205. aven -- trouble, sorrow, wickedness
... 37), misfortune (1), mourners' (1), mourning (1), sorrow (1), trouble (2), unrighteous
(1), vanity (1), wicked (6), wickedness (15), wrong (1), wrongdoers (1). ...
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Whether Fraternal Correction is a Matter of Precept?
... Dei i, 9): "If a man refrains from chiding and reproving wrongdoers, because he
awaits a suitable time for so doing, or because he fears lest, if he does so ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fraternal correction is a.htm

The First Apology of Justin, the Martyr
... the name if we are proved to be criminals"and on the other hand, if neither the
appellation of the name nor our conduct shows us to be wrongdoers, you must ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/the first apology of justin.htm

"What Doest Thou Here?"
... life, to take it away.". The Lord answered Elijah that the wrongdoers in
Israel should not go unpunished. Men were to be especially ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 13 what doest thou.htm

The Intercourse of God and his Friend
... righteous are blended with the wicked in one bloody ruin; and it is the very misery
of such judgments that often the sufferers are not the wrongdoers, but that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the intercourse of god and.htm

Here Also the Advocates of Images are Wont to Say this Also...
... has almost perished, and every moment, every second, evil deeds, till now unheard
of, spring to light in myriads from the wickedness of wrongdoers, how is it ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/24 here also the advocates.htm

Whether a Sinner Ought to Reprove a Wrongdoer?
... administering corporal alms. Much less therefore ought he, on account of a previous
sin, to refrain from correcting wrongdoers. Objection 3 ...
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From the Seventh to the End of the Tenth Commandment
... instance, a member of a society allowing an evil act to be done by the society when
his vote would prevent it; again, by affording wrongdoers protection and ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 34 from the seventh.htm

A Threefold Thought of Sin and Forgiveness
... is an evil and a bitter thing' (and the two characteristics must always go together),
'to depart from the living God.' The great type of all wrongdoers is in ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a threefold thought of sin.htm

Reformation
... example. Foreseeing the ruin before the nation if this evil were allowed to
continue, Nehemiah reasoned earnestly with the wrongdoers. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 57 reformation.htm

Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
... Wrongdoers must repent of their sins and humble themselves before God, whose just
wrath they have incurred by breaking His law, and they must also exercise ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 37 pauls last journey.htm

Wrongdoers (18 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wrongdoers (18 Occurrences). Luke 1 ... mine. Begone
from me, all of you, wrongdoers that you are.' (WEY). Acts ...
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Overlooking (11 Occurrences)
... Exodus 34:7 Having mercy on thousands, overlooking evil and wrongdoing and sin;
he will not let wrongdoers go free, but will send punishment on children for ...
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Punishes (4 Occurrences)
... Exodus 34:7 Having mercy on thousands, overlooking evil and wrongdoing and sin;
he will not let wrongdoers go free, but will send punishment on children for ...
/p/punishes.htm - 7k

Booty (32 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:6 I will send him against a nation of wrongdoers, and against the people
of my wrath I will give him orders, to take their wealth in war, crushing ...
/b/booty.htm - 18k

Envy (56 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT NIV). Psalms 37:1 <Of David.> Do not be angry because of
the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil. (BBE). ...
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Righteous (407 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:17 And he will go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, turning
the hearts of fathers to their children, and wrongdoers to the way of ...
/r/righteous.htm - 36k

Sinners (132 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 26:5 I have been a hater of
the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners. (BBE). ...
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Loot (15 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:6 I will send him against a nation of wrongdoers, and against the people
of my wrath I will give him orders, to take their wealth in war, crushing ...
/l/loot.htm - 11k

Wrong-doers (1 Occurrence)
Wrong-doers. Wrongdoers, Wrong-doers. Wrongdoing . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WEY). Wrongdoers, Wrong-doers. Wrongdoing . Reference Bible.
/w/wrong-doers.htm - 6k

Wrong-doer (5 Occurrences)
Wrong-doer. Wrongdoer, Wrong-doer. Wrongdoers . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(YLT). Wrongdoer, Wrong-doer. Wrongdoers . Reference Bible.
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