In biblical terms, a "disturber" refers to an individual or entity that causes disruption, unrest, or trouble within a community, often challenging established norms or divine order. The concept of a disturber can be seen throughout Scripture, where individuals or groups act contrary to God's will, leading to discord and conflict.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, disturbers are often those who oppose God's chosen leaders or His commandments. A notable example is found in the account of Achan in the Book of Joshua. Achan's disobedience in taking forbidden items from Jericho led to Israel's defeat at Ai. Joshua confronted Achan, saying, "Why have you brought this trouble upon us? The LORD will bring trouble upon you this day" (Joshua 7:25). Achan's actions disturbed the peace and sanctity of the Israelite camp, resulting in severe consequences.

Another example is found in the narrative of Korah's rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, challenged the leadership appointed by God, causing division among the Israelites. The earth opened and swallowed them as a divine judgment (Numbers 16:31-33). This incident highlights how disturbers can lead others astray and provoke God's wrath.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, disturbers are often those who spread false teachings or create divisions within the early Church. The Apostle Paul frequently addressed such individuals in his epistles. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul warns against those who pervert the gospel of Christ, stating, "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!" (Galatians 1:8). Here, disturbers are those who distort the truth of the gospel, leading believers away from sound doctrine.

Paul also addresses the issue of disturbers in his letter to the Romans, urging the church to "watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned" (Romans 16:17). Such individuals threaten the unity and purity of the Christian community.

Spiritual Implications

From a spiritual perspective, disturbers are often seen as instruments of the adversary, seeking to undermine God's work and sow discord among His people. The Bible encourages believers to remain vigilant and discerning, testing all things against the truth of Scripture. In Ephesians 4:14, Paul exhorts believers to mature in their faith so that they "will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming" .

Conclusion

While the Bible provides numerous examples of disturbers, it also offers guidance on how to address and overcome such challenges. Believers are called to uphold truth, maintain unity, and rely on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and strength in confronting those who seek to disrupt God's work.1. (n.) One who, or that which, disturbs of disquiets; a violator of peace; a troubler.

2. (n.) One who interrupts or incommodes another in the peaceable enjoyment of his right.

Christ
... Police officers sent to arrest him as a disturber of the peace found him in the
midst of the people, speaking words that hushed their tumult, quieted their ...
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The Edict of Banishment, 1729-1736.
... As the news of his proceedings spread in Germany, many orthodox Lutherans began
to regard him as a nuisance, a heretic, and a disturber of the peace; and one ...
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The Real Jewish Ruler.
... it is, but if not, why do you strike Me?" Annas ignores the gross insult by one
of his own men, and, probably with an exultant sneer that the disturber of the ...
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Appendix. Detached Account of Longinus.
... soldiers were dispatched to Longinus's country to take and judge him on the plea
of his having left the army without leave, and being a disturber of public ...
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Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas
... Then the priests could deliver Him to the Romans as a disturber of the peace and
a creator of insurrection. Christ read the priest's purpose as an open book. ...
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The Betrayal.
... consisting of 300 to 600 men, was quartered in the tower of Antonia, overlooking
the temple, and ever ready to put down any tumult or arrest any disturber. ...
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But the Power, not the Will, to Resist, Failed Ithacius...
... Moreover, Ithacius was put on his trial, by these men as being a disturber of the
churches, and he having been ordered as the result of a fierce prosecution ...
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The People of Constantinople Restore Paul to his See after the ...
... This those who had formerly co-operated with Eusebius (that disturber of
the public peace) brought about, assuming all his authority. ...
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Jesus Before Pilate. --Christ's Kingdom not "Of this World. "
... The Sanhedrim, in delivering Jesus up to Pilate as "a disturber of the public peace,"
expected that he would be satisfied with their recognition of the Roman ...
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How to Keep the Heart
... that God is satisfied, and is no longer at war with it, then it also becomes satisfied
with man; and conscience, which was wont to be a great disturber of the ...
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Disturber (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) One who interrupts or incommodes another in the peaceable enjoyment of
his right. Multi-Version Concordance Disturber (1 Occurrence). ...
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Disturbed (30 Occurrences)

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Troubler (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who troubles or disturbs; one who afflicts or
molests; a disturber; as, a troubler of the peace. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Redeemer (42 Occurrences)
... thinking of today, but the growing moral discernment of the Biblical writers comes
to attach more and more importance to sin as the chief disturber of man's ...
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Disturbing (5 Occurrences)

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Mischief (64 Occurrences)
... Acts 24:5 For we have found this man Paul a source of mischief and a disturber of
the peace among all the Jews throughout the Empire, and a ringleader in the ...
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Source (16 Occurrences)
... Acts 24:5 For we have found this man Paul a source of mischief and a disturber of
the peace among all the Jews throughout the Empire, and a ringleader in the ...
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Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... thinking of today, but the growing moral discernment of the Biblical writers comes
to attach more and more importance to sin as the chief disturber of man's ...
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Heresy (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 24:5 For we have found this man Paul a source of mischief and a disturber of
the peace among all the Jews throughout the Empire, and a ringleader in the ...
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Galatians (2 Occurrences)
... count for nothing in Christ Jesus" (5:6). Paul will not believe in the defection
of those who `ran' so "well"; "judgment" will fall on their `disturber' (5:7-10 ...
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