The term "evil-affected" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible but is a concept that can be understood through various scriptural references and narratives. It describes individuals or groups influenced or afflicted by evil, whether through external forces, internal corruption, or spiritual deception. This entry explores the biblical understanding of being evil-affected, drawing from scriptural examples and teachings.

Biblical Examples:

1. King Saul: One of the most prominent examples of being evil-affected is King Saul. After disobeying God's commands, Saul was tormented by an evil spirit. 1 Samuel 16:14 states, "Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him." Saul's disobedience and jealousy led to his spiritual and mental decline, showcasing how turning away from God can open one to evil influences.

2. Jezebel: Queen Jezebel, wife of King Ahab, is another figure who was evil-affected. Her idolatry and persecution of God's prophets (1 Kings 18:4) illustrate how embracing evil can lead to moral corruption and divine judgment. Her actions brought calamity upon Israel and ultimately led to her downfall.

3. Judas Iscariot: Judas, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, became evil-affected through his betrayal of Christ. John 13:27 notes, "As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him." Judas' greed and subsequent betrayal highlight the dangers of allowing evil to take root in one's heart.

Theological Insights:

· Sin and Separation from God: The Bible consistently teaches that sin separates individuals from God, making them susceptible to evil influences. Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Sin not only leads to spiritual death but also opens the door to being evil-affected.

· Spiritual Warfare: Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers of the spiritual battle against evil forces: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Christians are called to be vigilant and equipped with the armor of God to resist being evil-affected.

· Repentance and Redemption: The Bible offers hope for those who are evil-affected through repentance and redemption. 1 John 1:9 assures, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Turning back to God and seeking His forgiveness can restore individuals and protect them from evil influences.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to guard their hearts and minds against being evil-affected by immersing themselves in Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other Christians. Philippians 4:8 advises, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." By focusing on what is good and godly, Christians can resist the pull of evil and remain steadfast in their faith.2559. kakoo -- to ill-treat
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The Conflict with Evil
... How is the problem of evil affected when the powers of human society, which usually
restrain the individual from vice and rebellion, are used to urge him into ...
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Acts xiii. 42
... "But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected
against the brethren." (v.2.) Together (with themselves) now they took to ...
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Jewish Rejecters and Gentile Receivers
... multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.2. But the unbelieving
Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the ...
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Preaching among the Heathen
... But in Iconium, as in other places where the apostles labored, "the unbelieving
Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the ...
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The Letter of the Synod to the Emperor and Empress.
... And if anyone does not so believe, but undertakes to debate the matter further and
is evil affected with regard to the veneration due the sacred images, such ...
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Its Effects.
... "Stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas." Acts 13:50. "Made
them evil affected against the brethren." Acts 14:2. "To ...
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Commendation of those who came to Hear after Taking a Meal. ...
... For if we who are evil-affected towards one another not by nature, but by will,
cannot come spontaneously to an agreement as long as we remain at variance, and ...
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Paul and Barnabas in Lystra.
... them out of their coasts." The same part was acted by the Jews of Iconium, who
"stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil-affected against the brethren ...
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The Ordination of Paul and Barnabas; their Missionary Tour in Asia ...
... them, "and expelled them out of their coasts;" [77:4] at Iconium, the Jews again
"stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the ...
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Evil-affected (1 Occurrence)
Evil-affected. Evil, Evil-affected. Evil-disposed . Multi-Version
Concordance Evil-affected (1 Occurrence). Acts 14:2 ...
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Unbelieving (22 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their
minds evilaffected against the brethren. (KJV WBS YLT RSV). ...
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Evil-disposed (1 Occurrence)
Evil-disposed. Evil-affected, Evil-disposed. Evildoer . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(DBY). Evil-affected, Evil-disposed. Evildoer . Reference Bible.
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Disobedient (30 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:2 But the Jews that were disobedient stirred up the souls of the Gentiles,
and made them evilaffected against the brethren. (ASV). ...
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Minds (137 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds
evilaffected against the brethren. (KJV WEY BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Affect (3 Occurrences)
... in the sense of "to be disposed," in a neutral sense, with an adverb to characterize
the nature of the disposition: Acts 14:2, "evilaffected against the ...
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Affection (30 Occurrences)
... in the sense of "to be disposed," in a neutral sense, with an adverb to characterize
the nature of the disposition: Acts 14:2, "evilaffected against the ...
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Affected (9 Occurrences)
... Affected (9 Occurrences). Acts 14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles,
and made their minds evilaffected against the brethren. (KJV ASV DBY WBS) ...
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Evil (1503 Occurrences)

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Brethren (528 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds
evilaffected against the brethren. (KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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