Topical Encyclopedia The term "wickedly" in the Bible is used to describe actions, thoughts, or behaviors that are morally wrong, sinful, or in direct opposition to God's commandments. It is often associated with the deliberate and conscious choice to act in a manner that is contrary to the righteousness and holiness that God desires from His people.Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "wickedly" is "רָשָׁע" (rasha), which conveys the idea of being guilty or criminal. The concept of acting wickedly is frequently addressed in the context of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. For instance, in Deuteronomy 9:4, Moses warns the Israelites not to attribute their success in conquering the land to their own righteousness, but rather to recognize that it is because of the wickedness of the nations that God is driving them out: "When the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say in your heart, ‘The LORD has brought me in to possess this land because of my righteousness.’ No, it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is driving them out before you." The Psalms frequently contrast the ways of the wicked with the ways of the righteous. Psalm 1:1-2, for example, highlights the blessedness of the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." New Testament Usage In the New Testament, the Greek word "πονηρῶς" (ponēros) is often used to describe wicked actions. The New Testament continues the theme of contrasting wickedness with righteousness, emphasizing the transformative power of the Gospel to turn individuals from wickedness to righteousness. In Acts 3:26, Peter speaks to the people, saying, "When God raised up His servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways." The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently admonishes believers to avoid wickedness and to live lives that reflect their new identity in Christ. In Ephesians 4:22-24, Paul instructs the believers to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." Theological Implications From a theological perspective, acting wickedly is not merely a matter of external behavior but is rooted in the condition of the human heart. Jeremiah 17:9 states, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" This underscores the need for divine intervention and transformation through the Holy Spirit, as human efforts alone are insufficient to overcome the inherent sinfulness of the heart. The Bible consistently calls for repentance and a turning away from wickedness, emphasizing that God's desire is for all to come to repentance and to live in accordance with His will. The call to forsake wickedness is a call to align oneself with God's purposes and to live a life that reflects His character and holiness. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (adv.) In a wicked manner; in a manner, or with motives and designs, contrary to the divine law or the law of morality; viciously; corruptly; immorally.Greek 91. adikeo -- to do wrong, act wickedly ... to do wrong, act wickedly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: adikeo Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ee-keh'-o) Short Definition: I act unjustly towards Definition: I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/91.htm - 8k Strong's Hebrew 7561. rasha -- to be wicked, act wickedly... 7560, 7561. rasha. 7562 . to be wicked, act wickedly. Transliteration: rasha Phonetic Spelling: (raw-shah') Short Definition: condemn. ... /hebrew/7561.htm - 6k 7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad 4209. mezimmah -- purpose, discretion, device 7564. rishah -- wickedness 7451b. ra -- evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity 5753. avah -- to bend, twist 7463a. raah -- evil, misery, distress, injury Library Some Wickedly Act Independently of the Bishop. Zain. The Recovery and Revival of the Blessed Hope Itself. Commandment Fourth. On Putting One's Wife Away for Adultery. How those are to be Admonished who Abstain not from the Sins which ... National Sins and Miseries Commandment Tenth. Of Grief, and not Grieving the Spirit of God ... Not Now, but Hereafter! Infant Salvation Commandments to Men. Thesaurus Wickedly (34 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Wickedly (34 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Genesis 19:7 He said, "Please, my brothers, don't act so wickedly. 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