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- ka-lam'-i-ti ('edh, "a load" or "burden" under which one is crushed, hence, "misfortune"; hayyah, hawwah, "fall," "ruin," the latter word used only in the plural; ra`, "evil in essence" hence, "adversity," once only, Psalm 141:5, the Revised Version (British and American) "wickedness"): Purely an Old Testament term, signifying adversities-natural, but more often those that result from wickedness or moral evil.
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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.
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.
Jan 27, 2024 · Calamity in the Bible refers to adversities and misfortunes resulting from wickedness or moral evil. It includes various forms of distress and burden, such as disease, poverty, persecution, and Divine judgment. Calamity serves as a means of testing and refining the faith of God’s people.
Apr 10, 2023 · Moral evil does not conform to God and His will. God is good (Psalm 34:8), holy (Leviticus 11:44; Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16), and loving (1 John 4:8); therefore, His plans and purposes are good, holy, and loving. As Ruler of the universe, God sometimes creates calamity to accomplish His will.
Jul 1, 2013 · Knowing the Hebrew variants of the word "rah" and the meaning conveyed by the passage context of Isaiah 45:1-19 leads us to draw an exegetical conclusion that the word evil in Isaiah 4:7 should best be translated calamity or distress.
Nov 28, 2023 · While the Bible speaks of God’s judgment and wrath through calamity, we must remember to respond to calamity in the right way. We must be humbled and repent of our sins, showing a willingness to turn away from evil and turn towards God.
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He links two contrasting sets of events: light and peace—representing constructive, hopeful, encouraging events—against darkness and calamity—representing destructive, fearful, discouraging circumstances. God creates both "good" and "bad" circumstances for His people and purpose. John W. Ritenbaugh
