Dictionary of Bible Themes A delay in reaching a decision, or a reluctance to reach a decision, on account of uncertainty, caution or rebellion. Scripture provides examples of individuals who hesitate in the face of divine commands or promises, and indicates its dangers. Genesis 19:16Examples of people who hesitated Lot Genesis 19:26See also Lot's wife Genesis 19:17Luke 17:32 Exodus 3:11,13; 4:1,10,13; 6:12 Moses Acts 11:12See also Peter in obeying the Lord Acts 10:14-20Numbers 13:31-33; 14:1-4 Other examples Judges 6:36-40Israel on approaching the promised land: 1 Kings 18:21Gideon Jeremiah 1:6Israel in the time of Elijah Jeremiah Numbers 13:30Examples of people who did not hesitate Caleb Matthew 4:18-20Simon and Andrew pp Mk 1:16-18 pp Lk 5:10-11 Acts 20:27pp Jn 1:40-42 See also Paul Acts 20:20Isaiah 58:1 Believers should not hesitate to act when they know what is right They should not hesitate to speak Luke 9:62See also Jesus Christ commands immediate obedience Luke 9:57-60pp Mt 8:19-22 Ezekiel 24:14God does not hesitate See also To bring judgment Ezekiel 12:25Daniel 9:14 2 Peter 3:9 See also The delay in Jesus Christ's return is not due to hesitation 1310 God as judge4925 delay, divine 5187 taste 5884 indecision 6221 rebellion 8120 following Christ 8453 obedience 8721 doubt |
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