The concept of "interfered" in the biblical context often relates to the idea of divine intervention or human actions that disrupt or alter the course of events. While the specific term "interfered" may not be directly used in the Berean Standard Bible, the theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating both God's sovereign involvement in human affairs and instances where individuals or groups disrupt God's plans or the lives of others.

Divine Intervention

One of the most significant examples of divine interference is found in the account of the Tower of Babel. In Genesis 11:1-9, humanity's unified effort to build a tower reaching the heavens is thwarted by God, who confuses their language and scatters them across the earth. This divine interference serves to prevent human pride and self-sufficiency from reaching its zenith, ensuring that God's purposes prevail: "So the LORD scattered them from there over the face of the whole earth, and they stopped building the city" (Genesis 11:8).

Another instance of divine interference is seen in the life of Joseph. His brothers' malicious intent to harm him is ultimately used by God to preserve the nation of Israel. Joseph himself acknowledges this divine orchestration when he tells his brothers, "As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives" (Genesis 50:20).

Human Interference

Human interference is also a recurring theme in the Bible, often highlighting the consequences of acting against God's will. In the account of Abraham and Sarah, Sarah's interference in God's promise of a son leads to the birth of Ishmael through Hagar, resulting in familial strife and long-term implications for the descendants of both Ishmael and Isaac (Genesis 16).

Similarly, King Saul's interference with God's command is evident when he offers a burnt offering in Samuel's absence, an act that leads to his rejection as king. Samuel confronts Saul, saying, "You have acted foolishly... Now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after His own heart" (1 Samuel 13:13-14).

Interference in the Early Church

In the New Testament, interference is seen in the actions of religious leaders who oppose the spread of the Gospel. The apostles face numerous attempts to hinder their mission, yet divine intervention often turns these situations into opportunities for growth and witness. For example, when Peter and John are arrested and commanded not to speak in the name of Jesus, they respond with boldness, saying, "We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:20).

Conclusion

The theme of interference in the Bible underscores the tension between human free will and divine sovereignty. Whether through divine intervention or human actions, the biblical narrative consistently reveals God's ultimate authority and purpose, demonstrating that His plans cannot be thwarted by human interference.(imp. & p. p.) of Interfere.

Morgan -- the Perfect Ideal of Life
... But how did you destroy it? You interfered with the principle that made it what
it was"you interfered with the principle of life. What is life? ...
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The Saybrook Platform and the Toleration Act
... Of these, the Quakers and the Episcopalians were the first to make the Connecticut
government forcibly realize that, if she interfered with what they believed ...
/.../chapter vii the saybrook platform.htm

The Right to My Own Time
... Something was wrong somewhere. What? Suddenly it came over me. It was only that
I had had my day all planned out, and did not want my plans interfered with. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/williamson/have we no rights/chapter 6 the right to.htm

The Fall of the Empire and of the Papacy
... whose Norman predecessors had once held the north coast of Africa: but this charge
can scarcely be maintained, for the crusade thither interfered with his ...
/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter xvi the fall of.htm

About Adam Clarke
... his longest domicile in one place was four years, yet his moving from place to place
approximately every two years does not seem to have interfered with his ...
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The Call of Moses
... a prince of the realm was going to take up their cause, but you remember how he
lost his temper and killed the Egyptian, and next day, when he interfered in a ...
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Choosing Her Course
... Though herself anything but a woman of war, she had not interfered with their choice
of religion, for they were 'such good girls.' But to break her home circle ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/ii choosing her course.htm

The Attack on the Scriptures
... had been. He did not treat the Jews unkindly; he neither interfered with
their religion nor took treasure from their temple. Yet ...
/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter vi the attack on.htm

The Disciple, -- O Master, Fountain of Life! Why Dost Thou Hide ...
... 5. Sometimes during sickness the faculty of taste in the tongue is interfered with,
and during that time, however tasty the food given to the sick person may be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/singh/at the masters feet/section i the disciple .htm

The Test of Courage
... down. Bilinski interfered, and when he had drawn off Paul, proceeded to
scold Stanislaus as being the cause of all the trouble. ...
/.../chapter vii the test of.htm

Interfered (3 Occurrences)
...Interfered (3 Occurrences). Matthew 19:13 Then young children were brought to Him
for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. (WEY) ...
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Interests (8 Occurrences)

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Nobly (5 Occurrences)
... Nobly (5 Occurrences). Galatians 5:7 You were running the race nobly! Who has
interfered and caused you to swerve from the truth? (WEY). ...
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Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)
... He has represented the campaign with which Josiah interfered as undertaken by Divine
command ('El, 2 Chronicles 35:21); this episode of it merely translates ...
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Interference (1 Occurrence)

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Foul (41 Occurrences)
... 9. (superl.) Having freedom of motion interfered with by collision or entanglement;
entangled; -- opposed to clear; as, a rope or cable may get foul while ...
/f/foul.htm - 21k

Thorn (30 Occurrences)
... view which has been maintained is that this "thorn" consisted in an infirmity of
temper, to which he occasionally gave way, and which interfered with his ...
/t/thorn.htm - 35k

Caused (468 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV). Galatians 5:7 You were running the race nobly! Who has interfered
and caused you to swerve from the truth? (WEY). Ephesians ...
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Swerve (9 Occurrences)
... Swerve (9 Occurrences). Galatians 5:7 You were running the race nobly! Who has
interfered and caused you to swerve from the truth? (WEY). ...
/s/swerve.htm - 9k

Ptolemy
... Palestine passed to the Seleucid dynasty. The Romans now interfered to make
Antiochus surrender his conquests. Not daring to disobey Rome ...
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