Definition and Usage: The term "wrongfully" refers to actions or behaviors that are unjust, unfair, or contrary to what is right. In the biblical context, it often pertains to actions that violate God's commandments or the moral and ethical standards set forth in Scripture. Wrongful actions can include false accusations, deceit, oppression, and any form of injustice.

Biblical References:

1. False Accusations: The Bible frequently addresses the issue of false accusations, which are considered wrongful acts. In Psalm 35:11, the psalmist laments, "Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about." This verse highlights the pain and injustice of being wrongfully accused.

2. Deceit and Lies: Wrongful behavior often involves deceit and lies. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight." This underscores the wrongful nature of deceit and the importance of truthfulness.

3. Oppression and Injustice: The Bible condemns oppression and injustice as wrongful acts. Isaiah 10:1-2 warns, "Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of justice and withhold the rights of the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and rob the fatherless." This passage illustrates God's disdain for those who wrongfully exploit others.

4. Retaliation and Revenge: Scripture advises against wrongful retaliation and revenge. Romans 12:19 instructs, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.'" Believers are called to trust in God's justice rather than taking wrongful actions into their own hands.

5. Treatment of Others: The Bible emphasizes the importance of treating others justly and fairly. In Matthew 7:12, Jesus teaches, "In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets." This principle, known as the Golden Rule, serves as a guide to avoid wrongful actions toward others.

Theological Implications:

Wrongful actions are contrary to the character of God, who is just and righteous. Believers are called to reflect God's character by living justly and avoiding wrongful behavior. The Bible teaches that wrongful actions not only harm others but also damage one's relationship with God. Repentance and seeking forgiveness are essential steps for those who have acted wrongfully.

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to examine their actions and motives to ensure they align with biblical principles of justice and righteousness. This involves being truthful, fair, and compassionate in all dealings with others. When wronged, believers are urged to respond with grace and trust in God's ultimate justice, rather than seeking revenge or harboring bitterness.1908. epereazo -- to revile
... to revile. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epereazo Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I insult, treat wrongfully, molest Definition ...
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95. adikos -- unjustly
... Word Origin adverb from adikos Definition unjustly NASB Word Usage unjustly (1).
wrongfully. Adverb from adikos; unjustly -- wrongfully. see GREEK adikos. ...
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1971. epipotheo -- to long for
... From epi and potheo (to yearn); to dote upon, ie Intensely crave possession (lawfully
or wrongfully) -- (earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after ...
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5765. aval -- to act wrongfully
... 5764, 5765. aval. 5766 . to act wrongfully. Transliteration: aval Phonetic
Spelling: (aw-val') Short Definition: unjustly. Word ...
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8267. sheqer -- deception, disappointment, falsehood
... falsely (19), liar (1), lie (14), lies (5), lying (12), lying visions (1), perjury*
(1), slander* (1), treacherously (1), useless (1), vain (1), wrongfully (3 ...
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2554. chamas -- to treat violently or wrong
... A primitive root; to be violent; by implication, to maltreat -- make bare, shake
off, violate, do violence, take away violently, wrong, imagine wrongfully. ...
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Moreover, --To Touch Briefly Some of the More Recondite Topics ...
... you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the might of the enemy."
The Cross of Christ, then, brought those who had wrongfully abused the ...
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Justin Adduces Other Proofs to the Jew, who Denies that He Needs ...
... Therefore, although you act wrongfully, I shall continue to reply to any proposition
you shall bring forward, and to any contradiction which you make; and, in ...
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Psalm 69
... They that would me destroy, and are. mine en'mies wrongfully,. Are mighty: so what
I took not,. ... They that would me destroy, and are. mine en'mies wrongfully,. ...
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Of the Three Kinds of Things There are in the World; viz. , Good ...
... And on the contrary those who have wrongfully abused these things and perverted
them for their own purposes are not without good reason punished or destroyed ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter iii of the three.htm

I Would Add, Moreover, that they Themselves...
... To whose mouth also the words are suitable, "They persecute me wrongfully; help
Thou me;" [2491] in which the Psalmist claimed to have a right to be helped in ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 2 6 i.htm

Letter x. To the Bishops of the Province of vienne. In the Matter ...
... Celidonius, the bishop, was therefore acquitted, for he had proved himself wrongfully
deposed from the priesthood, by the clear replies of his witnesses made ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter x to the bishops.htm

Letter ccl. To Auxilius
... 1. Our son Classicianus, a man of rank, has addressed to me a letter complaining
bitterly that he has suffered excommunication wrongfully at the hand of your ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter ccl to auxilius.htm

Appendix viii. Rabbinic Traditions About Elijah, the Forerunner of ...
... in settling ceremonial and ritual questions, doubts, and difficulties, in making
peace, in restoring those who by violence had been wrongfully excluded from ...
/.../appendix viii rabbinic traditions about.htm

1 Thessalonians v. 12, 13
... and defraud, and that your brethren." (1 Corinthians 6:7, 8.) Do you see that suffering
wrong consists in doing wrong, but that to suffer wrongfully is to ...
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Matt. v. 38, 39, 40
... ought we not to resist the evil one?" Indeed we ought, but not in this way, but
as He hath commanded, by giving one's self up to suffer wrongfully; for thus ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xviii matt v 38.htm

Wrongfully (15 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wrongfully (15 Occurrences). ... What must we do?" He said
to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. ...
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Zacchaeus (3 Occurrences)
... was accomplished in Zaccheus is testified by his vow to give half of his goods to
the poor, and to make fourfold restitution where he had wrongfully exacted. ...
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Sweareth (34 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 5:4 Or when a person sweareth, speaking wrongfully with the lips to do
evil, or to do good, even anything which man speaketh wrongfully with an oath ...
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Praetorian (2 Occurrences)
... known in all the praetorian regiment that his bonds were endured for Christ's sake,
that it was for conscience' sake that he was suffering wrongfully, that he ...
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Steal (29 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To take and carry away, feloniously; to take without right or leave, and
with intent to keep wrongfully; as, to steal the personal goods of another. ...
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Guard (185 Occurrences)
... known in all the praetorian regiment that his bonds were endured for Christ's sake,
that it was for conscience' sake that he was suffering wrongfully, that he ...
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Restore (122 Occurrences)
... give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore
four times as much." (WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). Acts 1:6 ...
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Speaketh (367 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 5:4 Or when a person sweareth, speaking wrongfully with the lips to do
evil, or to do good, even anything which man speaketh wrongfully with an oath ...
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Anyone (514 Occurrences)
... What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse
anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages." (WEB NAS). ...
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Violence (98 Occurrences)
... What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse
anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages." (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT RSV). ...
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