In the biblical context, "wrongs" refer to actions, behaviors, or attitudes that are contrary to God's laws and moral standards. The concept of wrongs is deeply rooted in the understanding of sin, justice, and righteousness as outlined in the Scriptures. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on the nature of wrongs, their consequences, and the appropriate responses to them.

Nature of Wrongs

Wrongs are often synonymous with sin, which is defined as any action or thought that transgresses God's commandments. The Apostle John states, "Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness" (1 John 3:4). This highlights the inherent disorder and rebellion against God's order that wrongs represent.

Examples of Wrongs

The Bible provides various examples of wrongs, ranging from personal sins to societal injustices. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational list of wrongs, including idolatry, murder, theft, and bearing false witness. Additionally, the prophets frequently condemned social wrongs such as oppression, exploitation, and injustice. For instance, the prophet Amos declared, "But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream" (Amos 5:24), calling for the rectification of societal wrongs.

Consequences of Wrongs

The Scriptures are clear about the consequences of wrongs, both in this life and the next. Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" . This verse underscores the ultimate consequence of sin—spiritual death and separation from God. However, it also points to the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ.

Responses to Wrongs

The Bible provides guidance on how to respond to wrongs, emphasizing repentance, forgiveness, and justice. Repentance is a key response, as seen in Acts 3:19: "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away" . Forgiveness is also crucial, as Jesus taught in the Lord's Prayer, "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" (Matthew 6:12).

In terms of justice, the Bible calls for fair treatment and the protection of the vulnerable. Micah 6:8 encapsulates this call: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" .

Divine Justice and Wrongs

God's justice is a central theme in addressing wrongs. The Bible assures believers that God will ultimately right all wrongs. Romans 12:19 advises, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord'" . This assurance allows believers to trust in God's perfect justice while striving to live righteously.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not shy away from acknowledging the reality and seriousness of wrongs, it also offers a path to redemption and restoration through faith in Jesus Christ. By adhering to biblical principles of repentance, forgiveness, and justice, believers are called to address wrongs in a manner that reflects God's character and purposes.3201. memphomai -- to blame, find fault
... 3201 (from , "rejected because condemned") -- find fault, see as fully blameworthy
(disgraceful, condemnable); hence, rejected because deep wrongs by omission ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3201.htm - 6k7462a. raah -- to pasture, tend, graze
... will not feed (1), shepherds fed (1), shepherds feed (1), shepherds' (2), sweep
away (1), sweep away your shepherds (1), tend (3), tending (3), wrongs (1). ...
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819. ashmah -- wrongdoing, guiltiness
... wrongdoing, guiltiness NASB Word Usage bring guilt (1), cause of guilt (1), guilt
(12), guilt offering (1), incur guilt (1), transgressions (1), wrongs (1). ...
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The Temporal Miseries and Wrongs which War Carries Along with It.. ...
... Address 196: The temporal miseries and wrongs which war carries along with
it? The temporal miseries and wrongs which war carries ...
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Conflicts of the Church with Public Wrongs.
... A HISTORY OF AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY. CHAPTER XVI. CONFLICTS OF THE CHURCH
WITH PUBLIC WRONGS. THE transition from establishment to ...
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How the Weak are Harmful and Cannot Bear Wrongs.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XXIV. How the weak are harmful
and cannot bear wrongs. We must note too the fact that the ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxiv how the weak.htm

Whether Vengeance is Lawful?
... is unlawful. Objection 4: Further, a man is said to avenge himself when he
takes revenge for wrongs inflicted on himself. But, seemingly ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether vengeance is lawful.htm

The Argument for Restraining Anger is Given Again. ...
... Then the three classes of those who receive wrongs are set forth; to the most perfect
of which the Apostle and David are said to have attained. ...
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Vision Second. Again, of his Neglect in Chastising his Talkative ...
... III. "But as for you, Hermas, remember not the wrongs done to you by your children,
nor neglect your sister, that they may be cleansed from their former sins. ...
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The Answer on their Remedies.
... or anger, he should always practise himself in the opposite and contrary things,
and by setting before himself all sorts of injuries and wrongs, as if offered ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xiv the answer on.htm

The Seventh Season,
... Will Christ not upbraid him for any of his wrongs, but frankly forgive them all;
and will you take him by the throat for some petty abuse which he has offered ...
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The Way from Sin to Perfect Salvation.
... deed. When they have a godly sorrow they are very willing to do all they
can to "clear away," or right the wrongs they have done. ...
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The Christian Society
... It is closely related to the wrongs and inequalties of life, in wealth,
in position, in privileges and in opportunities. There is ...
/.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study xii the christian society.htm

Wrongs (26 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wrongs (26 Occurrences). Luke 18:7 ... on their behalf?
(WEY). Luke 18:8 Yes, He will soon avenge their wrongs. ...
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Patience (59 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The state or quality of being patient; the power of suffering with fortitude;
uncomplaining endurance of evils or wrongs, as toil, pain, poverty, insult ...
/p/patience.htm - 27k

Evil (1503 Occurrences)
... See TEMPTATION. 1. Moral Evil: By this term we refer to wrongs done to our
fellowman, where the actor is responsible for the action. ...
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Retribution (14 Occurrences)
... the more we must feel that for the vindication of righteousness, the justification
of the divine procedure, the rectification of wrongs, the explanation of ...
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Quarrelsome (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 2:24 and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive
towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs. ...
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Wrong (391 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Corinthians 13:5 She does not behave unbecomingly, nor seek to aggrandize
herself, nor blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs. ...
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Unbecomingly (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Corinthians 13:5 She does not behave unbecomingly, nor seek to aggrandize herself,
nor blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs. (WEY NAS). ...
/u/unbecomingly.htm - 6k

Undergoes (11 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 25:15 A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs
without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken. (BBE). ...
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Uttered (60 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:23 When He was reviled, He did not answer with reviling; when He suffered
He uttered no threats, but left His wrongs in the hands of the righteous ...
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Uriah (33 Occurrences)
... He was one of the band of David's "mighty men." The sad story of the curel wrongs
inflicted upon him by David and of his mournful death are simply told in the ...
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