Definition and Context:
The term "rebelliously" refers to actions or attitudes characterized by resistance or defiance against authority, particularly against God's commands and established order. In the biblical context, rebellion is often seen as a grave sin, reflecting a heart that is hardened against God's will and purposes.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Old Testament Examples:
· Israel's Rebellion: The nation of Israel frequently acted rebelliously against God despite His continuous guidance and provision. In Deuteronomy 9:7, Moses reminds the Israelites, "Remember this and never forget how you provoked the LORD your God in the wilderness. From the day you left the land of Egypt until you reached this place, you have been rebelling against the LORD."
· Korah's Rebellion: In Numbers 16, Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. This act of defiance resulted in severe judgment, as the earth opened up and swallowed the rebels (Numbers 16:31-33).

2. Prophetic Warnings:
· The prophets frequently addressed the rebellious nature of Israel and Judah. Isaiah 1:2-4 captures God's lament over His people's rebellion: "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: 'I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.'"
· Jeremiah also speaks to the rebellious heart of the people, highlighting their stubbornness and refusal to listen to God's word (Jeremiah 5:23).

3. New Testament Insights:
· Rebellion is not limited to the Old Testament. In the New Testament, rebellion is seen as a manifestation of the sinful nature. Romans 8:7 states, "The mind of the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so."
· The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) illustrates a personal rebellion against a father's authority, symbolizing humanity's rebellion against God. The son's eventual repentance and return highlight the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.

4. Spiritual Rebellion:
· Rebellion is also depicted in the spiritual realm, with Satan's rebellion against God being the ultimate act of defiance. Revelation 12:7-9 describes the war in heaven and the casting down of Satan and his angels, symbolizing the cosmic battle between good and evil.

Theological Implications:

· Sin and Rebellion: Rebellion is intrinsically linked to sin, as it represents a willful turning away from God's commandments. It is often associated with pride, self-will, and a refusal to acknowledge God's sovereignty.
· Consequences of Rebellion: The Bible consistently warns of the dire consequences of living rebelliously. Proverbs 17:11 states, "An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him." Rebellion leads to spiritual death and separation from God.
· Call to Repentance: Despite the severity of rebellion, the Bible offers hope through repentance. God's desire is for His people to turn from their rebellious ways and return to Him, as seen in Ezekiel 18:30-32: "Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to your ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your offenses, so that sin will not be your downfall."

Conclusion:
The concept of acting rebelliously is a significant theme throughout the Bible, illustrating the tension between human free will and divine authority. It serves as a warning and a call to align one's life with God's will, emphasizing the importance of obedience and submission to His divine order.564. aperitmetos -- uncircumcised
... 564 ("uncircumcised") signifies "" (rebelliously opposed to Him). 564 (), only used
at Ac 7:51, figuratively refers to the unsaved -- ie people standing () . ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/564.htm - 7k2102. zud -- to boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or ...
... to boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously. Transliteration:
zud or zid Phonetic Spelling: (zood) Short Definition: arrogantly. ...
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4813. Miryam -- a sister of Aaron, also a man of Judah
... Miriam. From mriy; rebelliously; Mirjam, the name of two Israelitesses -- Miriam.
see HEBREW mriy. 4812, 4813. Miryam. 4814 . Strong's Numbers.
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Whether Schism is a Special Sin?
... Reply to Objection 2: The essence of schism consists in rebelliously disobeying
the commandments: and I say "rebelliously," since a schismatic both obstinately ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether schism is a special.htm

Psalm 107
... and irons fast have ty'd: ^11Because against the words of God. they wrought
rebelliously,. And they the counsel did contemn. of him that is most High: ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 107.htm

Mene, Tekel, Peres
... Nations and individuals are ever tempted thus to ignore God, and rebelliously to
say, 'Who is Lord over us?' or presumptuously to think themselves architects ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/mene tekel peres.htm

Letter i. --Aridity and Weakness.
... this trying state, it is not the direct, but the natural result of the trial, and
the effect of self love which cries out, and struggles rebelliously when it ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter i aridity and weakness.htm

Meanwhile a Somewhat Embarrassing Interview had Taken Place ...
... His habitual violent spirit of contradiction rose up rebelliously in him, and he
longed to give a sharp answer in confutation of the Cardinal's words, but ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/iii meanwhile a somewhat embarrassing.htm

An Earnest Invitation
... If he rebelliously denies the Godhead of Christ, he need not marvel if in the last
day Christ shall say""But those mine enemies, which would not that I ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/an earnest invitation.htm

Of Bearing the Cross --One Branch of Self-Denial.
... Proverbs 3:11, 12.) When we perceive our Father's rod, is it not our part to behave
as obedient docile sons rather than rebelliously imitate desperate men, who ...
/.../sergieff/on the christian life/chapter iii of bearing the.htm

Of Bearing the Cross --One Branch of Self-Denial.
... When we perceive our Father's rod, is it not our part to behave as obedient docile
sons rather than rebelliously imitate desperate men, who are hardened in ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 8 of bearing the.htm

Twentieth Sunday after Trinity the Careful Walk of the Christian.
... to accept him whom God gave and in whom he promised all blessings, they necessarily
lost their daily bread from God, except as they rebelliously extort it by ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/twentieth sunday after trinity the.htm

Upon Human Nature.
... And how often soever men violate and rebelliously refuse to submit to it, for supposed
interest which they cannot otherwise obtain, or for the sake of passion ...
//christianbookshelf.org/butler/human nature/sermon ii iii upon human.htm

Rebelliously (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rebelliously (1 Occurrence). 2 Thessalonians ... imitate us.
For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, (WEB). ...
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Rebels (20 Occurrences)

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Undisciplined (3 Occurrences)
... Undisciplined (3 Occurrences). 2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you know how you ought to
imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, (See NAS). ...
/u/undisciplined.htm - 7k

Imitate (13 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave
ourselves rebelliously among you, (WEB ASV DBY YLT RSV). ...
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Enrogel (4 Occurrences)
... sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel,"
when he anticipated his father's death and caused himself rebelliously to be ...
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En-rogel (4 Occurrences)
... sheep and oxen and fatlings by the stone of Zoheleth, which is beside En-rogel,"
when he anticipated his father's death and caused himself rebelliously to be ...
/e/en-rogel.htm - 15k

Behave (18 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we
didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, (WEB KJV ASV WBS). ...
/b/behave.htm - 11k

Idle (33 Occurrences)
... (See RSV NIV). 2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you know how you ought to imitate us. For
we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, (See RSV NIV). ...
/i/idle.htm - 18k

Rebellious (63 Occurrences)

/r/rebellious.htm - 26k

Ourselves (129 Occurrences)
... imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, (WEB
KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 2 Thessalonians ...
/o/ourselves.htm - 38k

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