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   Nov 2, 2013 · God is referred to as the Creator of evil or calamity. (Isa 45:7; compare KJ.) His enforcing of the penalty for sin, namely, death, has proved to be an evil or a calamity, for mankind. So, then, evil is not always synonymous with wrongdoing.

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   God's ability to bring prosperity emphasizes His desire for His creation to experience fullness of life and His active role in bestowing blessings and peace upon His people. and create calamity The term "calamity" is derived from the Hebrew word "ra," which can mean evil, disaster, or adversity.

3. versesandprayers.com › what-does-calamity-mean-inWhat Does Calamity Mean in The Bible? – Verse And Prayers

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   Jan 27, 2024 · In times of calamity, faith becomes an anchor that holds individuals steady amidst the storms of life. Conclusion. In conclusion, the biblical perspective on calamity reveals that it is the consequence of evil thoughts and actions, a test of faith and loyalty, and a means of Divine judgment. While calamity is not a source of pleasure for God ...

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Calamity in the Bible is often used to describe a disaster, an event causing great harm, distress, or destruction. The term calamity is derived from the Latin word “calamitas,” meaning disaster or misfortune. Throughout the Bible, calamity is portrayed as a consequence of sin or disobedience to God’s commands.

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   Isaiah 45:7. I form the light, and create darkness, &c. — All men’s comforts and calamities come from my hand. “It was the great principle of the Magian religion, which prevailed in Persia in the time of Cyrus, and in which probably he was educated, that there are two supreme, coeternal, and independent causes, always acting in opposition one to the other; one, the author of all good ...

6. www.answerthebible.com › why-does-isaiah-457-sayWhy does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil?

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   Dec 19, 2023 · “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things.” At first glance, this verse seems to suggest that God is the creator of evil and calamity. However, a deeper look at the context and original language reveals that this is not the case.

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   What does the Bible say about Calamity?

   • Isaiah 45:7 (KJ21) 7 I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I, the Lord, do all these things. Other versions tend to use words such as 'Calamity'.? The word translated "evil" or "calamity" in Is 45:7, can (not surprisingly) mean either "evil" or "calamity".

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   Is calamity an immoral evil?

   • Calamity is not an immoral evil. It is usually listed among evils, but it is not an act that is right or wrong in itself, according to the Passage from 'The Difference between Evil and Sin - Good News About God'. Moral evil is sin, and God does not demand that His people sin.

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   Can God cause calamity?

   • Thus, since the context emphasizes that God can cause calamity, and denies that God creates evil (in the moral sense), the correct translation is certainly "calamity" and not "evil". By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

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   What does the Bible say about forming light and creating calamity?

   • I, the LORD, am the one who does these things. I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things. I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

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   Is Calamity ordered by God?

   • It is emblematically true also that calamity, ignorance, disappointment, and want of success are ordered by him; and not less true that all the moral darkness, or evil, that prevails on earth, is under the direction and ordering of his Providence.

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   Is God the author of calamity?

   • It is true (as we see from the Book of Job &c.) that the indiscriminateness of physical calamities had begun to cause perplexity in the age to which the prophecy belongs. But the discussion of that question never shook either of the two positions, that sin originates in man, and that God is the author of calamity.

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8. www.desiringgod.org › articles › why-i-do-not-sayWhy I Do Not Say, "God Did Not Cause the Calamity, but He Can ...

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   Sep 17, 2001 · God did not cause it, but he can use it for good. There are two reasons I do not say this. One is that it goes beyond, and is contrary to, what the Bible teaches. The other is that it undermines the very hope it wants to offer. First, this statement goes beyond and against the Bible. For some, all they want to say, in denying that God "caused ...