The term "causeless" refers to something that occurs without a justifiable reason or cause. In the context of the Bible, it often pertains to actions or events that lack a legitimate basis or justification, particularly in the realm of human behavior and divine justice.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 26:2 : "Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest." This verse illustrates the concept of a "causeless" curse, suggesting that a curse without a legitimate reason or cause will not have any effect. The imagery of a bird that does not settle emphasizes the futility and ineffectiveness of such a curse.

2. 1 Samuel 19:5 : "He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death without cause?" Here, Jonathan speaks to his father Saul, defending David against unjust persecution. The phrase "without cause" highlights the absence of a legitimate reason for Saul's intent to harm David, underscoring the injustice of such an action.

3. Psalm 35:19 : "Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice." In this plea, David appeals to God against his adversaries who act against him without justification. The use of "without cause" and "without reason" emphasizes the baseless nature of their hostility.

4. John 15:25 : "But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’" Jesus refers to the prophecy concerning the unjust hatred He faced. The phrase "without reason" indicates that the animosity directed towards Him was unwarranted and lacked a legitimate cause.

Theological Implications:

The concept of "causeless" actions or events in the Bible often highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of justice and righteousness. In a biblical worldview, God is portrayed as just and righteous, and His actions are always grounded in divine wisdom and purpose. Conversely, human actions that are "causeless" are often depicted as unjust, reflecting a departure from God's standards.

The Bible frequently addresses the issue of unjust suffering and persecution, offering comfort and assurance that God is aware of and will ultimately address such injustices. The notion of a "causeless" curse or action serves as a reminder of the moral order established by God, where actions are expected to align with His justice and righteousness.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to examine their own actions and motivations to ensure they are not acting "causelessly" or without justifiable reason. This involves a commitment to justice, fairness, and integrity in all dealings with others. Additionally, Christians are called to trust in God's ultimate justice, even when faced with unjust treatment or persecution, knowing that God sees and will address all things in His perfect timing.1. (a.) 1. Self-originating; uncreated.

2. (a.) Without just or sufficient reason; groundless.

3. (adv.) Without cause or reason.

2600. chinnam -- out of favor
... payment (1). without a cost, free, causeless, to cost nothing, freely, innocent,
in vain. From chen; gratis, ie Devoid of cost, reason ...
/hebrew/2600.htm - 6k

The Maniac
... with the CLARION on the matter of free will, that able writer Mr. RB Suthers said
that free will was lunacy, because it meant causeless actions, and the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/ii the maniac.htm

The Passage Where He Attacks the Omoousion, and the Contention in ...
... existence." That is enough for the present. He says, then, that we preach
[175] two causeless Beings. How can this man, who is always ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 34 the passage where.htm

Since, Then, all Passionate Excitement is Forbidden Us, we are ...
... So love with them is a useless thing, and hatred is unjust. Or is a causeless
love perhaps more legitimate than a causeless hatred? ...
/.../tertullian/the shows or de spectaculis/chapter xvi since then all.htm

First Tractate.
... Cause might conceivably underly all the entities in both orders or none in either.
It might underly some, only, in each order, the others being causeless. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/plotinus/the six enneads/first tractate 3.htm

The World's Hatred, as Christ Saw It
... note how our Lord here touches the deep thought that this ignorance, which is sin,
and is more properly named hatred, is utterly irrational and causeless. ...
/.../the worlds hatred as christ.htm

Letter of Martin Luther to Pope Leo X.
... considered as being the cause of my engaging in war, I cannot at any time fail to
remember you; and although I have been compelled by the causeless raging of ...
/.../luther/concerning christian liberty/letter of martin luther to.htm

Who is the Rich Man that Shall be Saved?
... inheritance of the kingdom of heaven is not quite cut off from them if they obey
the commandments; then admonish them that they entertain a causeless fear, and ...
/.../clement/who is the rich man that shall be saved/who is the rich man.htm

the Use of Humiliation
... And that you may see that it is not a causeless sorrow that God requireth of us,
I shall call to your remembrance our manifold sins, and set them in order ...
//christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 1 - the use.htm

Dedicatory
... considered as being the cause of my engaging in war, I cannot at any time fail to
remember you; and although I have been compelled by the causeless raging of ...
/.../luther/first principles of the reformation/dedicatory.htm

Rest
... And thus it came to pass that many entered in, and found themselves in that inner
chamber of rest, and peace, and joy, and to them "the curse causeless came not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bevan/three friends of god/chapter xxii rest.htm

Causeless (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Causeless (3 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 26:2 As the bird by
wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. ...
/c/causeless.htm - 7k

Needless (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Not wanted; unnecessary; not requiste; as, needless labor; needless expenses.
3. (a.) Without sufficient cause; groundless; causeless. ...
/n/needless.htm - 7k

Flying (22 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Proverbs 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so
the curse causeless shall not come. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
/f/flying.htm - 12k

Panic (22 Occurrences)
... panic grass. 2. (a.) Extreme or sudden and causeless; unreasonable; -- said
of fear or fright; as, panic fear, terror, alarm. 3. (n ...
/p/panic.htm - 12k

Cause (1309 Occurrences)
... In 1 Samuel 25:31 (King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American))
"causeless" (= without cause the American Standard Revised Version) occurs ...
/c/cause.htm - 39k

Cause-of-fear-on-every-side (1 Occurrence)
Cause-of-fear-on-every-side. Causeless, Cause-of-fear-on-every-side. Causes . ...
(BBE). Causeless, Cause-of-fear-on-every-side. Causes . Reference Bible.
/c/cause-of-fear-on-every-side.htm - 6k

Anger (387 Occurrences)
... It may, however, become sinful when causeless, or excessive, or protracted (Matthew
5:22; Ephesians 4:26; Colossians 3:8). As ascribed to God, it merely ...
/a/anger.htm - 54k

Alight (3 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 26:2 As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So
the curse that is causeless alighteth not. (Root in ASV NAS RSV). ...
/a/alight.htm - 7k

Alighteth (3 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 26:2 As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying,
So the curse that is causeless alighteth not. (ASV). ...
/a/alighteth.htm - 7k

Sparrow (4 Occurrences)
... distribution of these birds in Proverbs 26:2: "As the sparrow in her wandering,
as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not ...
/s/sparrow.htm - 13k

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