What does the Bible say about scoffing?
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The Bible warns that scoffing is a proud rejection of God, his word, and his ways, and it calls believers instead to humble faith, repentance, and reverent trust. Psalm 1:1 cautions against taking one’s place among scoffers, while 2 Chronicles 30:6-10 and 36:16 show the tragic hardness of those who mock God’s messengers and refuse his mercy. Job 21:14-15 portrays rebels dismissing the knowledge and service of God. The psalms also grieve the pain caused by mockers who question God’s presence and power (Psalms 42:3, 42:10; 73:11; 78:19). God’s people should not imitate such unbelief, but cling to his covenant faithfulness.
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- General scriptures concerning 2 Chronicles 30:6-10; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Job 21:14; Job 21:15; Job 34:7; Psalms 1:1; Psalms 42:3; Psalms 42:10; Psalms 73:11; Psalms 78:19; Psalms 78:20; Psalms 107:11
- See HATRED
- See MALICE
- See UNBELIEF
- INSTANCES OF
- Ishmael Genesis 21:9
- Youths at Beth-el 2 Kings 2:23
- Ephraim and Manasseh 2 Chronicles 30:10
- Chiefs of Judah 2 Chronicles 36:16
- Sanballat Nehemiah 4:1
- Enemies of Job Job 30:1; Job 30:9
- Enemies of David Psalms 35:15; Psalms 35:16
- Rulers of Israel Isaiah 28:14
- Ammonites Ezekiel 25:3
- Tyrians Ezekiel 26:2
- The heathen Ezekiel 36:2; Ezekiel 36:3
- Soldiers Matthew 27:28-30; Luke 23:36
- Chief priests Matthew 27:41
- The Pharisees Luke 16:14
- The men who seized Jesus Luke 22:63; Luke 22:64
- Herod Antipas Luke 23:11
- The people and the Jewish rulers Luke 23:35
- Some of the multitude Acts 2:13
- The Athenians Acts 17:32
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