Definition and Nature:
Evildoing, often synonymous with sin, wickedness, or iniquity, refers to actions, thoughts, or intentions that are contrary to the will and character of God as revealed in the Scriptures. It encompasses a broad range of behaviors and attitudes that violate God's commandments and moral order.

Biblical Context:
The Bible consistently portrays evildoing as a fundamental problem of the human condition, stemming from the Fall of Man in Genesis 3. The disobedience of Adam and Eve introduced sin into the world, resulting in a pervasive inclination towards evil in human nature. As stated in Genesis 6:5, "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time."

Old Testament Insights:
In the Old Testament, evildoing is often associated with idolatry, injustice, and immorality. The prophets frequently called out the Israelites for their evildoing, urging them to repent and return to God. Isaiah 1:16-17 exhorts, "Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil. Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow."

The Psalms and Proverbs provide wisdom on the nature and consequences of evildoing. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists things the Lord hates, including "a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community."

New Testament Teachings:
The New Testament continues to address evildoing, emphasizing the need for repentance and the transformative power of the Gospel. Jesus Christ, in His teachings, highlighted the internal nature of sin, pointing out that evildoing originates from the heart. In Mark 7:21-23, He states, "For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man."

The apostle Paul further elaborates on the struggle against evildoing in his epistles. In Romans 7:19, he writes, "For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do." This highlights the internal conflict believers face and the need for reliance on the Holy Spirit to overcome sin.

Consequences and Judgment:
The Bible warns of the consequences of evildoing, both temporal and eternal. Proverbs 11:21 assures, "Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape." The ultimate judgment for unrepentant evildoers is eternal separation from God, as depicted in Revelation 21:8, "But to the cowardly, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and sexually immoral, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death."

Redemption and Hope:
Despite the pervasive nature of evildoing, the Bible offers hope through redemption in Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 declares, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Through faith in Christ, believers are forgiven and empowered to live righteously. 1 John 1:9 promises, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Practical Application:
Believers are called to resist evildoing and pursue holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 instructs, "You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." Through prayer, Scripture study, and fellowship with other believers, Christians are equipped to overcome evildoing and reflect God's character in their lives.7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad
... 1), doing evil (1), done harm (2), done very wickedly (1), done wickedly (1), done
wrong (1), evil (7), evildoer (2), evildoers (16), evildoing (1), grieved (1 ...
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7463a. raah -- evil, misery, distress, injury
... 1), calamities (1), calamity (47), disaster (22), discomfort (1), distress (2),
distresses (1), evil (112), evil deeds (1), evildoer* (1), evildoing (1), evils ...
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Homeward Bound
... straight, keen, and full a story of what he had left undone and what he had done
that they never heard the like; and he often repeated, "The evildoing is mine ...
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On his Father'S Silence, Because of the Plague of Hail.
... Fearful is the ear of God, listening even to the voice of Abel speaking through
his silent blood. Fearful His feet, which overtake evildoing. ...
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Evildoing (3 Occurrences)
...Evildoing (3 Occurrences). ... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own
head." David sent and spoke concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. ...
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Upheld (15 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See NIV). ...
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Wooed (1 Occurrence)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See RSV). ...
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Insult (25 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See RSV). ...
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Treating (9 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See NIV). ...
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Perishes (14 Occurrences)
... All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes
in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing...
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Pleaded (21 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent
and spoke concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. ...
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Avenged (34 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See RSV). ...
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Ab'igail (16 Occurrences)
... Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke
concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife. (See RSV). ...
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Fret (9 Occurrences)
... Psalms 37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only
to evildoing. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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