Definition and Overview:
Neglect, in a biblical context, refers to the failure to give proper attention or care to something or someone that requires it. This can pertain to spiritual duties, relationships, or responsibilities. The Bible addresses neglect in various forms, emphasizing the importance of diligence, stewardship, and love.

Biblical References:

1. Neglect of Spiritual Duties:
The Bible warns against neglecting one's spiritual life and responsibilities. Hebrews 2:3 cautions, "how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?" This verse underscores the importance of not disregarding the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant in their faith and not to drift away from the truth.

2. Neglect of God's Word:
Proverbs 28:9 states, "Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable." This highlights the danger of neglecting God's Word and the consequences that follow. The Bible calls for a commitment to studying and obeying Scripture as a foundation for a righteous life.

3. Neglect of Family and Relationships:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of caring for one's family. 1 Timothy 5:8 declares, "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This passage stresses the responsibility to care for family members, indicating that neglect in this area is a serious offense.

4. Neglect of the Needy:
James 1:27 describes pure religion as "to visit orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world." The Bible calls believers to actively care for the vulnerable and marginalized, warning against the neglect of those in need.

5. Neglect of Spiritual Gifts:
Paul advises Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:14 , "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the elders." This instruction highlights the importance of using and developing the spiritual gifts bestowed by God for the edification of the church and the advancement of His kingdom.

Theological Implications:

Neglect is often seen as a sin of omission, where one fails to do what is right or necessary. It reflects a lack of love, responsibility, and stewardship, which are core principles in Christian teaching. The Bible consistently calls believers to be proactive in their faith, relationships, and service to others, warning that neglect can lead to spiritual decay and missed opportunities to glorify God.

Practical Applications:

· Personal Reflection: Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for areas of neglect, whether in their spiritual practices, relationships, or service to others. Regular self-assessment and prayer can help identify and address these areas.

· Community Accountability: Engaging in a community of faith provides support and accountability, helping individuals to remain diligent in their spiritual walk and responsibilities.

· Active Stewardship: Christians are called to be good stewards of their time, talents, and resources, ensuring that they are used effectively for God's purposes and the benefit of others.

By addressing neglect in its various forms, believers can live more faithfully and fully in accordance with God's will, reflecting His love and care in all aspects of life.1 Timothy 4:14
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
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Hebrews 2:3
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard him;
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Psalm 119:16
I will delight myself in your statutes: I will not forget your word.
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Luke 11:42
But woe to you, Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
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1. (adv.) Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts.

2. (adv.) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight; as, to neglect strangers.

3. (v.) Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy.

4. (v.) Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers.

5. (v.) Habitual carelessness; negligence.

6. (n.) The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected.

1950. epilanthanomai -- to forget, neglect
... to forget, neglect. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epilanthanomai Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-ee-lan-than'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I forget, neglect ...
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272. ameleo -- to be careless
... to be careless. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ameleo Phonetic Spelling:
(am-el-eh'-o) Short Definition: I neglect Definition: I neglect, am careless of ...
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3865. paratheoreo -- to compare, to overlook
... to overlook. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paratheoreo Phonetic Spelling:
(par-ath-eh-o-reh'-o) Short Definition: I overlook, neglect Definition: I look ...
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1953. epilesmone -- forgetfulness
... Cognate: 1953 (from 1950 , "neglect") -- properly, forgetfulness (failing to notice),
emphasizing the natural effects that go with () the neglect (note the ...
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3935. pariemi -- to pass by or over, to relax
... to pass by or over, to relax. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pariemi Phonetic
Spelling: (par-ee'-ay-mi) Short Definition: I neglect, omit, slacken ...
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3928. parerchomai -- to pass by, to come to
... par-er'-khom-ahee) Short Definition: I pass by Definition: I pass by, pass away,
pass out of sight; I am rendered void, become vain, neglect, disregard. ...
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3878. parakouo -- to overhear, to hear amiss, to take no heed
... neglect to hear. From para and akouo; to mishear, ie (by implication) to
disobey -- neglect to hear. see GREEK para. see GREEK akouo. ...
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447. aniemi -- to send up, produce, send back
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aniemi Phonetic Spelling: (an-ee'-ay-mee)
Short Definition: I let go, loosen, release, give up, neglect Definition: I ...
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2641. kataleipo -- to leave, leave behind
... Usage forsaking (1), kept (1), leave (4), leaves behind (1), leaving (3), leaving
behind (1), left (8), left behind (1), left...behind (1), neglect (1), pulled ...
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853. aphanizo -- to make unseen, ie destroy
... Word Origin from aphanes Definition to make unseen, ie destroy NASB Word Usage destroy
(1), destroys (1), neglect (1), perish (1), vanishes away (1). ...
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7960. shalu -- neglect, remissness
... 7959, 7960. shalu. 7961 . neglect, remissness. Transliteration: shalu
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-loo') Short Definition: fail. Word ...
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5800a. azab -- to leave, forsake, loose
... 1), leave your behind (1), leaves (2), leaving (1), left (22), left me behind (1),
left the behind (1), left behind (1), let it go (1), neglect (2), stopped (1 ...
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6544a. para -- let go, let alone
... 1), brought about a lack (1), control (1), draw the away (1), get out of control
(1), go loose (1), lack of restraint (1), let (1), neglect (1), neglected (1 ...
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5956. alam -- to conceal
... root Definition to conceal NASB Word Usage blind (1), disregard* (1), escapes (1),
ever (1), hidden (10), hide (6), hides (1), melts (1), neglect (1), pay no ...
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5382. nashah -- to forget
... forget, deprive, exact. A primitive root; to forget; figuratively, to neglect;
causatively, to remit, remove -- forget, deprive, exact. 5381, 5382. ...
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A Crisis of Neglect and Success.
... The Pressing Emergency A Crisis of Neglect and Success. ... Then the neglect by the Church
for many generations has greatly intensified the present situation. ...
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Worldly Business no Plea for the Neglect of Religion
... Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion. Matthew 8:22 " "Let
the dead bury their dead." St. Paul preaching at Athens ...
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Concerning the Neglect of the Commemoration.
... Concerning the Neglect of the Commemoration. Concerning the Neglect of the
Commemoration. ... Grave neglect must be atoned for by yet greater tokens of repentance. ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/sermon lxxxiv concerning the.htm

Of the Neglect of Every Creature, that the Creator May be Found
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XXXI Of the neglect of every
creature, that the Creator may be found. O Lord, I still ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxxi of the neglect.htm

Vision Second. Again, of his Neglect in Chastising his Talkative ...
... The Pastor: Book First."Visions. Vision Second. Again, of His Neglect in Chastising
His Talkative Wife and His Lustful Sons, and of His Character. Chap. I. ...
/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/vision second again of his.htm

Of those who Neglect the Peoples Belonging to Them.
... Canon CXXI. (Greek cxxii.) Of those who neglect the peoples belonging to
them. Of those who neglect the peoples belonging to them. ...
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Of those who Leave in Neglect their Own People.
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon LXXI. (Greek lxxiv.) Of those who leave in neglect
their own people. Of those who leave in neglect their own people. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxxi greek lxxiv of.htm

Now a Strong Desire for Clearness Sometimes Leads to Neglect of ...
... Book 4 Chapter 24. Now a strong desire for clearness sometimes leads
to neglect of the more polished? 24. Now a strong desire ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 24 now a strong.htm

That the Ruler Relax not his Care for the Things that are Within ...
... That the ruler relax not his care for the things that are within in his occupation
among the things that are without, nor neglect to provide for the things ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter vii that the ruler.htm

Men Desire to Observe the Rules of Learning, but Neglect the ...
... Book I. Chapter XVIII."Men Desire to Observe the Rules of Learning, But
Neglect the Eternal Rules of Everlasting Safety. 28. But ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xviii men desire to observe.htm

Neglect (19 Occurrences)
... attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded,
undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or ...
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Poetry
... Rhythmical II. NEGLECT OF HEBREW POETRY: CAUSES III. CHARACTERISTICS ... certain.
II. Neglect of Hebrew Poetry: Causes. Notwithstanding the ...
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Crime (45 Occurrences)
... the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:29); work on that day (Leviticus 23:28); (2)
sacrifice of children to Moloch (Leviticus 20:3); (3) neglect of circumcision ...
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Crimes (22 Occurrences)
... the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:29); work on that day (Leviticus 23:28); (2)
sacrifice of children to Moloch (Leviticus 20:3); (3) neglect of circumcision ...
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Punishments (31 Occurrences)
... unclean connections (Leviticus 18:29; 29:9-21); (2) breach of covenant, brought
about through uncircumcision (Genesis 17:14 Exodus 4:24), neglect of Passover ...
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Neglecting (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Neglect. Multi-Version
Concordance Neglecting (6 Occurrences). Matthew 23:23 Wo to ...
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Neglected (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Neglect. Multi-Version Concordance
Neglected (10 Occurrences). Matthew 23:23 "Alas for you ...
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Washing (56 Occurrences)
... placed the ten finger-tips together, holding the hands up, so that any surplus water
might flow down to the elbow, and thence to the ground.'" To neglect to do ...
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Forfeit (12 Occurrences)
... is or may be taken from one in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost,
or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense, neglect of duty ...
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Revive (31 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) Hence, to recover from a state of oblivion, obscurity, neglect, or depression;
as, classical learning revived in the fifteenth century. ...
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