In biblical terms, a "curser" refers to an individual who invokes a curse upon another person or thing. Cursing, in the biblical context, is the act of calling down evil or misfortune through spoken words, often invoking divine or supernatural power. The Bible addresses the act of cursing in various passages, highlighting its spiritual and moral implications.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament provides numerous references to cursing, often contrasting it with blessing. In Genesis 12:3, God tells Abram, "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you." This establishes a divine principle where cursing God's chosen people results in divine retribution. The act of cursing is seen as a serious offense, often associated with rebellion against God and His commandments.

The Mosaic Law explicitly prohibits cursing one's parents, as seen in Exodus 21:17: "Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death." This underscores the gravity of cursing within the family structure, reflecting the importance of honoring one's parents as commanded in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further address the issue of cursing. Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, instructs His followers to bless rather than curse: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). This teaching emphasizes the transformative power of love and forgiveness over the destructive nature of cursing.

The Apostle Paul reiterates this principle in Romans 12:14: "Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse." Paul encourages believers to respond to hostility with kindness and to leave judgment to God. This reflects a shift from the Old Testament focus on retributive justice to a New Testament emphasis on grace and mercy.

Spiritual and Moral Implications

Cursing is often associated with a heart attitude that is contrary to the character of God. James 3:9-10 highlights the inconsistency of using the tongue for both blessing and cursing: "With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!" This passage calls believers to integrity in speech, recognizing the power of words to build up or tear down.

The Bible also warns against the influence of false prophets and those who curse deceitfully. In Psalm 109:17, the psalmist speaks of a wicked man who "loved to pronounce a curse—may it come back on him." This reflects the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, where those who curse others may themselves fall under a curse.

Practical Application

For believers, the biblical teaching on cursing serves as a call to self-examination and spiritual discipline. It challenges individuals to align their speech with the values of the Kingdom of God, promoting peace, love, and edification. The curser, in biblical terms, is not merely someone who uses harsh language but one who harbors a heart of malice and seeks harm for others.

In summary, the Bible presents cursing as a serious moral and spiritual issue, urging believers to choose blessing over cursing and to reflect the character of Christ in their interactions with others.(n.) One who curses.

Whether Cursing is a Graver Sin than Backbiting?
... But the curser causes evil by commanding it, whereas the backbiter merely
signifies an evil already existing. Therefore the curser ...
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"If we Say that we have not Sinned, we Make Him a Liar, and his ...
... "Lord, I am not as this publican," so say many in their hearts,"there is a curser,
a swearer, a drunkard, a blind ignorant soul, that neglects prayer in ...
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False Professors Solemnly Warned
... he says, emphatically, that they are, "The enemies of the cross of Christ." "The
enemies;" as much as to say, the infidel is an enemy; the curser, the swearer ...
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Chapter xii
... Again divine grace presupposes that there will not be many that wish this friend
of God ill: therefore meqallelkha, singular, "thy curser." The deeper reason ...
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The Prodigal's Return
... light? Possibility! ay, certainty, if he repents and turns from the error
of his ways. Hear you yon curser and swearer? See you ...
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The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
... This Dorothy Mately, saith the relater, was noted by the people of the town to be
a great swearer, and curser, and liar, and thief; just like Mr. Badman. ...
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Curser (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Curser (2 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives
blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. (BBE). ...
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Generous (17 Occurrences)
... His seed is blessed. (See NIV). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives blessing will be
made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Tent-circle (45 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 24:14 Take the curser outside the tent-circle; and let all in whose hearing
the words were said put their hands on his head, and let him be stoned by ...
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Refreshes (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Refreshes (3 Occurrences). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives
blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. (See NIV). ...
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Refreshed (16 Occurrences)
... was weary. (See NIV). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives blessing will be made
fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. (See NIV). Amos ...
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Enriched (13 Occurrences)
... for in one hour she has been made desolate. (DBY). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives blessing
will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. (See RSV). ...
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Cursedst (2 Occurrences)

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Cursers (1 Occurrence)

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Prosperous (26 Occurrences)
... wicked devices. (YLT). Proverbs 11:25 He who gives blessing will be made fat,
but the curser will himself be cursed. (See NAS). Isaiah ...
/p/prosperous.htm - 14k

Stoned (38 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 24:14 Take the curser outside the tent-circle; and let all in whose hearing
the words were said put their hands on his head, and let him be stoned by ...
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