The term "injuriously" refers to actions or behaviors that cause harm, damage, or offense to others. In the context of the Bible, acting injuriously is often associated with sin, injustice, and a departure from God's commandments. The Scriptures provide numerous examples and teachings that address injurious behavior, emphasizing the importance of love, justice, and righteousness.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, injurious actions are frequently condemned as violations of God's law. The Mosaic Law contains numerous commandments that prohibit harm to others, whether through physical violence, deceit, or oppression. For instance, Exodus 21:18-19 outlines the consequences for injuring another person, emphasizing the need for restitution and justice: "If men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or his fist, and he does not die but is confined to bed, the one who struck him must pay for the lost time and see that the victim is completely healed."

The prophets also speak against injurious behavior, particularly in the context of social injustice and oppression. Isaiah 10:1-2 warns against those who enact harmful decrees: "Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of justice and withhold the rights of the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and rob the fatherless."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further emphasize the rejection of injurious behavior. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount calls for a higher standard of conduct, urging believers to love their enemies and refrain from retaliation. Matthew 5:38-39 states, "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also."

The apostle Paul also addresses injurious behavior in his epistles, urging believers to live in harmony and avoid actions that harm others. In Romans 12:17-18, Paul writes, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone."

Moral and Ethical Implications

The Bible's teachings on injurious behavior highlight the moral and ethical implications of causing harm to others. Believers are called to reflect God's character by acting with love, mercy, and justice. The call to love one's neighbor as oneself (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39) serves as a foundational principle that opposes injurious actions.

Furthermore, the Bible encourages believers to seek reconciliation and forgiveness, rather than harboring resentment or seeking revenge. Ephesians 4:31-32 advises, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you."

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the reality of injurious behavior in a fallen world, it consistently calls believers to a higher standard of conduct. By following the teachings of Scripture, Christians are encouraged to reject actions that cause harm and to pursue a life marked by love, peace, and righteousness.(adv.) In an injurious or hurtful manner; wrongfully; hurtfully; mischievously.

Martyrdom of St. Acepsimas and of his Companions.
... old man, lightened his misfortunes as far as he was able, and dressed his wounds;
for not long after his apprehension, the Magi had injuriously tortured him ...
/.../chapter xiii martyrdom of st acepsimas.htm

Again on the Calamity of the City of Antioch. ...
... One sees a rich man; one envies him! One sees some one injuriously treated; one
recoils in disgust! One sees some one acting injuriously; one is indignant! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xv again on the.htm

Why God Made Man.
... But he who either fails to acknowledge God or acts injuriously to man, lives unjustly
and contrary to his nature, and in this manner disturbs the divine ...
/.../chap xiv why god made man.htm

On Receiving this Epistle, Archelaus was Astonished at the Man's ...
... it be right for the child who has been nourished on milk at first, after he has
grown to be capable of receiving stronger meats, then injuriously to spurn the ...
/.../41 on receiving this epistle.htm

Meditations against Despair, or Doubting of God's Mercy.
... And if thou dost injuriously or fraudulently detain or keep in thy possession any
lands or goods, that of right belong to any widow or fatherless child ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations against despair or doubting.htm

Revision of the Dutch Confession and Heidelberg Catechism
... of my sentiments on the matter of religion and my designs concerning it; and since
this unfounded rumor has already operated most injuriously against me, I ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/revision of the dutch confession.htm

God's Attribute of Goodness Considered as Rational Marcion's God ...
... For peradventure a benevolence, even when operating injuriously, might be deemed
to some extent rational, if exerted for one of our own house and home. ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxiii gods attribute of goodness.htm

Doctrines of Cerdo and Marcion.
... At present, however, I have simply been led to mention him, that thou mightest know
that all those who in any way corrupt the truth, and injuriously affect the ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxvii doctrines of cerdo and.htm

Letter xii. To Antony, Monk.
... But since anger is human, and a Christian must not act injuriously, I fall back
once more on entreaty, and beg you to love one who loves you, and to write to ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xii to antony monk.htm

No Creature of God is Evil, but to Abuse a Creature of God is Evil ...
... worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator." [1130] He does not reprove
the creature, which he who should do would act injuriously towards the ...
/.../chapter 36 name creature of.htm

Injuriously (13 Occurrences)
... (adv.) In an injurious or hurtful manner; wrongfully; hurtfully; mischievously.
Multi-Version Concordance Injuriously (13 Occurrences). ...
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Injurious (8 Occurrences)
... Matthew 12:31 For this reason I say unto you, Every sin and injurious speaking shall
be forgiven to men, but speaking injuriously of the Spirit shall not be ...
/i/injurious.htm - 9k

Speak (855 Occurrences)
... 3:28 Verily I say unto you, that all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men,
and all the injurious speeches with which they may speak injuriously; (DBY YLT). ...
/s/speak.htm - 36k

Injury (21 Occurrences)

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Killing (41 Occurrences)
... they were tried; in the killing of the sword they died; they went about in sheepskins,
in goatskins -- being destitute, afflicted, injuriously treated, (YLT). ...
/k/killing.htm - 19k

Offend (24 Occurrences)
... which the animal strikes against and so springs the trap," hence, it came to denote
a "snare," or anything which one strikes against injuriously (it is ...
/o/offend.htm - 23k

Lies (208 Occurrences)
... Mark 3:29 but whosoever shall speak injuriously against the Holy Spirit, to eternity
has no forgiveness; but lies under the guilt of an everlasting sin; (DBY). ...
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Lordship (12 Occurrences)
... uncleanness, and despise lordship. Bold are they, self-willed; they do not
fear speaking injuriously of dignities: (DBY YLT). Jude 1:8 ...
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Invade (15 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To grow or spread over; to affect injuriously and progressively; as,
gangrene invades healthy tissue. 5. (vi) To make an invasion. ...
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Temple-plunderers (1 Occurrence)
... Temple-plunderers (1 Occurrence). Acts 19:37 For ye have brought these men, who
are neither temple-plunderers, nor speak injuriously of your goddess. (DBY). ...
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