Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6100 Aspects of sin  »  6221 rebellion  »  6224 rebellion, against human authority

Human authority is frequently defied and resisted. To rebel against God's chosen leaders is to defy God himself.

Examples of rebellion against human leaders

Genesis 14:3-4 See also 2 Kings 18:7; Kings 24:1,20 pp 2 Chronicles 36:13 pp Jeremiah 52:3; 2 Chronicles 13:6; Mark 15:7

Rebellion against parents

Deuteronomy 21:18-21

The rebellion of nations

1 Kings 12:19 pp 2 Chronicles 10:19; 2 Kings 1:1

Accusations of rebellion

Nehemiah 2:19; Nehemiah 6:5-8

Rebellion against God's chosen leaders

Exodus 23:21 See also Numbers 16:1-3; Numbers 20:2-5; Joshua 1:18; 2 Samuel 15:10

Rebellion against legitimate authority is condemned

Romans 13:2 See also 1 Peter 2:13

See also

1090  God, majesty of
5255  citizenship
5257  civil authorities
5326  government
5457  power, human
5509  rulers
5829  defiance
5924  quarrelsomeness
5931  resistance
7733  leaders