Definition: The term "impiously" refers to actions or attitudes that show a lack of reverence or respect for God, sacred things, or religious practices. It is characterized by irreverence, blasphemy, or a disregard for the divine.

Biblical Context: In the Bible, impiety is often associated with wickedness and rebellion against God. It is the opposite of piety, which involves devotion and reverence towards God. Impious behavior is condemned throughout Scripture as it reflects a heart that is hardened against the truth and holiness of God.

Old Testament References:

1. Irreverence towards God: The Old Testament frequently addresses the issue of impiety through the actions of individuals and nations that turn away from God. For example, in the book of Isaiah, the prophet speaks against those who act with impiety: "Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes" (Isaiah 5:18). This imagery highlights the deliberate and persistent nature of impious behavior.

2. Idolatry and Blasphemy: Impiety is often linked with idolatry, as seen in the actions of the Israelites when they worshiped the golden calf (Exodus 32). This act of idolatry was a direct affront to God's commandments and demonstrated a lack of reverence for His holiness.

New Testament References:

1. Ungodliness and Worldly Passions: The New Testament continues to address impiety, particularly in the context of ungodliness and worldly desires. The Apostle Paul warns against such behavior in his letter to Titus: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age" (Titus 2:11-12).

2. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit: One of the most serious forms of impiety mentioned in the New Testament is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus warns that this sin will not be forgiven: "And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven" (Matthew 12:31). This underscores the gravity of irreverence towards the divine.

Examples of Impious Individuals:

1. Nadab and Abihu: The sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, acted impiously by offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, which resulted in their death (Leviticus 10:1-2). Their actions demonstrated a lack of respect for God's instructions and holiness.

2. King Belshazzar: In the book of Daniel, King Belshazzar of Babylon is depicted as impious when he uses the sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple to drink wine and praise false gods (Daniel 5:1-4). His irreverence leads to his downfall and serves as a warning against such behavior.

Theological Implications: Impiety is a serious offense in the biblical narrative as it reflects a heart that is resistant to God's authority and truth. It is often associated with pride, rebellion, and a refusal to acknowledge God's rightful place as Creator and Sovereign. The Bible calls believers to live in a manner that is reverent and honoring to God, contrasting the impious ways of the world.764. asebeo -- to be impious, ie to be ungodly
... be ungodly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: asebeo Phonetic Spelling:
(as-eb-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am impious, irreverent, do impiously Definition: ...
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987. blasphemeo -- to slander, hence to speak lightly or profanely ...
... From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously -- (speak) blaspheme(-
er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil. see GREEK blasphemos. ...
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These are Your Ideas, These are Your Sentiments, Impiously ...
... Book I. 24 These are your ideas, these are your sentiments, impiously
conceived? These are your ideas, these are your sentiments ...
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He Severely Reproves Abaelard for Scrutinizing Rashly and ...
... CHAPTER VII He severely reproves Abaelard for scrutinizing rashly and impiously,
and extenuating the power of, the secret things of God. ...
/.../chapter vii he severely reproves.htm

But as He Asserts that "The Mosaic Narrative Most Impiously ...
... Chapter XL. But as he asserts that "the Mosaic narrative most impiously
represents God as in a? But as he asserts that "the Mosaic ...
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Fragments.
... But Tatian, not understanding that the expression "Let there be" is not always
precative but sometimes imperative, most impiously imagined concerning God, who ...
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That Lucretius and Others have Erred, and Cicero Himself, in ...
... "Can any one," he says, "dare to censure the parent of life, and to defile himself
with this guilt of parricide, and to be so impiously ungrateful?". ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xiv that lucretius and others.htm

The Nature of Revelation.
... Homily XVIII. Chapter VI."The Nature of Revelation. And Peter said: "If
this is the case, you are acting most impiously. For if ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter vi the nature of revelation.htm

Arguments in Favour of Idolatry Answered.
... "But others say, We shall act impiously if we forsake the objects of worship handed
down to us by our fathers; for it is like the guarding of a deposit. ...
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The Uses of Lust, Anger, Grief.
... Now, if a man uses lust for lawful marriage, he does not act impiously; but if he
rushes to adultery, he acts impiously, and he is punished because he makes a ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxi the uses of lust.htm

These Things Hidden Justly from the Wise.
... Homily XVIII. Chapter XVI."These Things Hidden Justly from the Wise. "And do not
say He acted impiously towards the wise in hiding these things from them. ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xvi these things hidden justly.htm

The Canons of the Council in Trullo. (Labbe and Cossart, Concilia ...
... And together with this odious and detestable contender against the truth, we condemn
Apollinaris, priest of the same iniquity, who impiously belched forth that ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/the canons of the council 3.htm

Impiously (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Impiously (2 Occurrences). Jude 1:15 To execute
judgment upon all, and to convict all that are ungodly ...
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Impious (19 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convict all that are ungodly among
them of all their ungodly deeds which they have impiously committed, and of ...
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Implacable (2 Occurrences)

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Impiety (9 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:15 to do judgment against all, and to convict all their impious ones, concerning
all their works of impiety that they did impiously, and concerning all ...
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Blasphemy (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent
words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil ...
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Blaspheme (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v.) To speak of, or address, with impious irreverence;
to revile impiously (anything sacred); as, to blaspheme the Holy Spirit. ...
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Blasphemous (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Speaking or writing blasphemy; uttering or exhibiting
anything impiously irreverent; profane; as, a blasphemous person ...
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Stiff (23 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:15 to do judgment against all, and to convict all their impious ones, concerning
all their works of impiety that they did impiously, and concerning all ...
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