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1. • • 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.

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   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.

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   Jan 27, 2024 · Calamity in the Bible refers to adversities, misfortune, or natural disasters that result from wickedness or moral evil. It can include various forms of distress and burden, such as disease, poverty, persecution, and Divine judgment.

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   Mar 6, 2024 · What does calamity mean biblically? In the context of the Bible, calamity refers to a disastrous event or situation that brings great harm or destruction. It is often used in the Bible to describe the consequences of turning away from God or breaking His commandments.

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Calamity is a recurring theme in the Bible, often serving as a test of faith and an opportunity for growth. By examining various biblical passages that reference calamity, we can learn important lessons on perseverance, trust in God’s plan, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

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   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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   Can a human causing a calamity be evil?

   • The Bible reveals that acts of evil as we would consider them do not carry the same moral implications of sin if done by God. Yes! A human causing "calamity" would probably be evil; from God it may be Him ceasing to prevent the very calamity that we kept inviting. Oh, and welcome to Hermeneutics!

   Does Amos 3:6 necessarily imply that Jehovah has done 'evil'?

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   Does 'calamity' always mean 'evil'?

   • If עָשָׂ֔ה "calamity" doesn't necessarily always mean "evil", then I'd say it's just normal human curiosity leading us think that it would as we all try to sort out when "pain" indicates a real problem vs when "pain is gain".

   Does Amos 3:6 necessarily imply that Jehovah has done 'evil'?

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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".

   What does the word 'evil' mean in In Isaiah 45.7 - Biblical

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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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   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.

   Isaiah 45:7 Commentaries: The One forming light and creating darkness

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   What if there is a calamity in a city?

   • If there is a calamity in a city Yahweh not will have done (it) This implies, to me, that Jehovah causes 'calamities' but the text does not specify the nature or the reason for the adverse occurrence. It could have been a righteous judgment on an evil deed. Also, secondarily, the translations I have looked at all add in the word 'it'.

   Does Amos 3:6 necessarily imply that Jehovah has done 'evil'?

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9. biblehub.com › dictionary › cBible Dictionary: Calamity

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   Any great misfortune or cause of misery; -- generally applied to events or disasters which produce extensive evil, either to communities or individuals. 2. (n.) A state or time of distress or misfortune; misery. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CALAMITY.