5803 carelessness
Dictionary of Bible Themes

A lack of attention to one's thoughts and deeds, or a failure to give adequate thought to the consequences of one's actions, often leading to distressing results.

Leviticus 5:4

Carelessness in speech

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Proverbs 20:25
Ecclesiastes 5:2,6
Matthew 12:36
Exodus 21:33-34

Warnings against carelessness in actions

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Exodus 21:22-25,28-29,35-36; 22:5
Leviticus 5:2-3
Numbers 35:22-24
Leviticus 4:13

Unintentional sins resulting from carelessness

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By the nation

Numbers 15:22-26
Leviticus 4:27

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By an individual

Leviticus 4:2-3,22-23
Numbers 15:27-28; 35:22-24
Judges 11:30-35

Examples of carelessness

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Careless speech

Genesis 25:29-34
Matthew 14:6-11
Matthew 7:26-27

pp Mk 6:21-28

Careless actions and omissions

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Matthew 25:1-13

pp Lk 6:49

See also

5025 killing
5430 oaths, human
5445 potters & pottery
5575 talk, idle
5741 vows
5802 care
5810 complacency
5925 rashness
8755 folly
8783 neglect
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