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Human anger arises for a number of reasons, some of which are acceptable and others which are not. Scripture stresses the potentially destructive aspects of human anger and urges moderation.
Jealousy Ge 4:4-5 See also 1Sa 17:28; 1Sa 18:8; 1Ki 21:4; Lk 15:28
Pride Jnh 4:1 See also 2Sa 3:8; 2Sa 6:8; 2Ki 5:11; 2Ch 26:19
The truth 2Ch 16:10 Hanani had prophesied against the king. See also Nu 24:10; Jer 37:15
Human anger is sometimes justified Ex 32:19 See also Ex 11:8; Ex 16:20; Nu 16:15; Lev 10:16; 1Sa 11:6; 1Sa 20:34; 2Sa 12:5; Ne 5:6; Mk 3:5; Lk 14:21
Strife Ge 4:8 See also 1Sa 20:30; Ps 124:2-3; Pr 29:22; Pr 30:33
God’s judgment Mt 5:22 See also Ge 49:5-7
Sin Jas 1:20 See also Ps 4:4; Pr 14:17; 2Co 12:20; Eph 4:26
Becoming slow to anger 1Co 13:5 See also Ecc 7:9; Tit 1:7; Jas 1:19
Not taking revenge Ro 12:19
Renouncing anger Eph 4:31 See also Ps 37:8; Col 3:8; 1Ti 2:8
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5494 | revenge |
5927 | resentment |
6020 | sin |
6666 | grace |
6686 | mercy |
8773 | jealousy |
8802 | pride |
9210 | judgment, God’s |