Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5936 riots
The hostile reactions of crowds who take the law into their own hands, frequently in opposition to a messenger of God.
Riotous responses to unpopular actions or teaching
Genesis 19:4-11 the hostility of the men of Sodom against Lot; Judges 6:30-31 The men of Ophrah call for the death of Gideon; Jeremiah 26:8-11 The people react to Jeremiah's message; Luke 4:28-30 The people of Nazareth expel Jesus Christ; Acts 19:23-34 the anger of the Ephesians over Paul; 2 Corinthians 6:5
Riots stirred up intentionally
Matthew 27:20-24 pp Mark 15:6-15; Acts 6:8-14; Acts 17:5-9; Acts 21:27-35
Riotous behaviour avoided or quelled
Matthew 26:3-5 pp Mark 14:1-2; Acts 19:35-41; Acts 24:5-12
See also
5108 Paul, life of 5279 crowds 5461 prisoners 5817 conspiracies 5931 resistance 5975 violence 6221 rebellion 8785 opposition
