In the biblical context, the concept of consequence is deeply intertwined with the principles of divine justice, moral responsibility, and the natural order established by God. Consequences in the Bible often refer to the outcomes or results of human actions, whether they are blessings for obedience or punishments for disobedience.

Divine Justice and Consequence

The Bible consistently presents God as a just and righteous judge who administers consequences based on human actions. In Deuteronomy 28, the blessings and curses pronounced upon Israel are contingent upon their obedience or disobedience to God's commandments. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 states, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the LORD your God."

Conversely, the chapter also outlines the dire consequences of disobedience, emphasizing the principle that actions contrary to God's will result in negative outcomes. Deuteronomy 28:15 warns, "But if you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you."

Moral Responsibility

The Bible underscores the importance of personal responsibility and the inevitability of consequences resulting from one's choices. Galatians 6:7-8 articulates this principle: "Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."

This passage highlights the moral law of sowing and reaping, where the nature of one's actions determines the nature of the consequences. It serves as a reminder that individuals are accountable for their actions and that their choices have lasting effects.

Natural Order and Consequence

The Bible also reflects on the natural order established by God, where consequences are inherent in the created world. Proverbs 22:8 states, "He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed." This proverb illustrates the natural consequence of unjust actions, suggesting that the moral order of the universe is designed to uphold justice.

Furthermore, the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 exemplifies the concept of consequence in the context of the natural order. Their disobedience to God's command resulted in the fall of humanity and the introduction of sin and death into the world. Genesis 3:16-19 details the specific consequences for Adam and Eve, including pain in childbirth and toil in labor, signifying the profound impact of their actions on the human condition.

Redemption and Consequence

While the Bible emphasizes the reality of consequences, it also offers the hope of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23 declares, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse contrasts the consequence of sin with the redemptive gift of eternal life, highlighting God's grace and mercy.

Through repentance and faith in Christ, believers are offered forgiveness and the opportunity to overcome the negative consequences of sin. This transformative aspect of consequence underscores the biblical theme of redemption and the possibility of a restored relationship with God.1. (n.) That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.

2. (n.) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

3. (n.) Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

4. (n.) Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.

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... ghen-nay-sar-et') Short Definition: Gennesaret Definition: Gennesaret, a fertile
district by the lake of Tiberias, which was in consequence sometimes called ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1082.htm - 6k6118. eqeb -- consequence, as a consequence of, because
... 6117, 6118. eqeb. 6119 . consequence, as a consequence of, because.
Transliteration: eqeb Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-keb) Short Definition: because. ...
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Thus it is not in Consequence of their Own Merits or Strength...
... Fifth Head of Doctrine Article 8 Thus it is not in consequence of their
own merits or strength? Thus it is not in consequence ...
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Godly Fear and Its Goodly Consequence
... Godly Fear and its Goodly Consequence. ... I will joy in the God of my salvation."
That was the simple consequence of his fear of the Lord. ...
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In Consequence of the Translation, Many of the Christians are Ill ...
... Book V. Chapter XX."In Consequence of the Translation, Many of the
Christians are Ill-Treated. Theodore the Confessor. Temple ...
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Those Clerics who in Consequence of a Barbaric Incursion or on ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XVIII. Those clerics who in consequence
of a barbaric incursion or on account of any other? ...
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To Act Well of Greater Consequence than to Speak Well.
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies: Book I Chapter X."To Act Well of Greater
Consequence Than to Speak Well. Wherefore the Saviour, taking ...
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Imperial and Ecclesiastical Acts in Consequence of the Decision of ...
... Chapter IV."Imperial and Ecclesiastical Acts in Consequence of the Decision
of the Council of Sardica. 51. When the most religious ...
/.../chapter iv imperial and ecclesiastical acts.htm

Ep. xxii. Is for Amphilochius, Written at the Same Time and in ...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. XXII. Is for Amphilochius, written
at the same time and in consequence of the same trouble? ...
/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep xxii is for amphilochius.htm

The Instance of Joash, King of Judah, Showing what was the ...
... Chapter XXI. The instance of Joash, King of Judah, showing what was the consequence
of his pride. Some such thing we read of in the book of Chronicles. ...
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The Jew Proceeds, after This, to State as a Consequence what Does ...
... Chapter LXXIII. The Jew proceeds, after this, to state as a consequence
what does not follow from? The Jew proceeds, after this ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxxiii the jew proceeds.htm

As we Allege, However, that He Has Fallen into Confusion in ...
... Chapter VIII. As we allege, however, that he has fallen into confusion in
consequence of FALSE notions? As we allege, however, that ...
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Consequence (3 Occurrences)
... rank; distinction. Multi-Version Concordance Consequence (3 Occurrences). Galatians
3:8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that in consequence...
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Effect (173 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A result brought about by a cause or agent; a
consequence; as, a law goes into effect; sun has a negative effect on skin. ...
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Retribution (14 Occurrences)
... ret-ri-bu'-shun: 1. New Testament Terms 2. A Revelation of Wrath as Well as Grace
3. Witness of Natural Theology 4. Retribution the Natural Consequence of Sin 5 ...
/r/retribution.htm - 29k

Alliance (12 Occurrences)
... Solomon. In consequence of the war between the two kingdoms, Asa formed an
alliance with Benhadad of Syria (1 Kings 15:18-20). Later ...
/a/alliance.htm - 21k

Death (1610 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 65:20). But all this is not contrary to the idea that death is a
consequence of, and a punishment for, sin. Daily, everyone ...
/d/death.htm - 68k

Old (3966 Occurrences)
... of the fruit of the forbidden tree, intimating that God had made the prohibition
from envy, and roundly denying that death would be the consequence of eating. ...
/o/old.htm - 101k

Blood (435 Occurrences)
... here we had a proof of the death of Christ being due not to the effects of crucifixion
but to "laceration or rupture of the heart" as a consequence of supreme ...
/b/blood.htm - 54k

Levites (267 Occurrences)
... important. The royal priests at Jerusalem grew in consequence and influence
until they overshadowed all the others. Deuteronomy ...
/l/levites.htm - 72k

Issue (59 Occurrences)
... (zobh, zubh; rhusis, haimorrhoos): When used as a description of a bodily affection
the word signifies: (1) A discharge, the consequence of uncleanness and sin ...
/i/issue.htm - 29k

Ish-bosheth (14 Occurrences)
... than to find here a suggestion of Baal-worship, but see HPN, 121, where the change
is explained as a correction of the scribes, in consequence of prophetic ...
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