Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "riot" refers to disorderly and violent behavior by a group of people, often characterized by chaos and lawlessness. The concept of riotous behavior is addressed in various passages, highlighting its moral and social implications.Old Testament References While the specific term "riot" is not frequently used in the Old Testament, the concept is present in narratives and laws that address disorder and rebellion. For example, in Exodus 32, the Israelites engage in chaotic and idolatrous behavior when they create and worship the golden calf. This incident reflects a collective turning away from God's commandments, resulting in disorder and divine judgment. Proverbs 23:20-21 warns against associating with those who indulge in excessive drinking and gluttony, behaviors often linked to riotous living: "Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags." New Testament References The New Testament provides more direct references to riotous behavior, often in the context of moral exhortations. In the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), the younger son engages in "riotous living" (Luke 15:13, KJV) after squandering his inheritance in a distant country. This lifestyle leads to his downfall and eventual repentance, illustrating the destructive nature of such behavior. The Apostle Paul addresses the issue of riotous living in his epistles. In Galatians 5:19-21, he lists "drunkenness, orgies, and the like" as acts of the flesh, warning that "those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." Similarly, in Romans 13:13, Paul exhorts believers to "behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." Moral and Social Implications From a biblical perspective, riotous behavior is often associated with a rejection of divine order and authority. It is seen as a manifestation of the sinful nature, leading individuals and communities away from righteousness and peace. The Bible consistently calls for self-control, sobriety, and respect for authority as antidotes to the chaos and destruction that riotous behavior brings. The biblical admonition against riotous living serves as a reminder of the importance of living a disciplined and orderly life, in accordance with God's commandments. Believers are encouraged to pursue a lifestyle that reflects the values of the Kingdom of God, characterized by peace, love, and self-control. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.2. (n.) Excessive and expensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry. 3. (n.) The tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by an unlawful assembly of three or more persons in the execution of some private object. 4. (v. i.) To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, or the like; to revel; to run riot; to go to excess. 5. (v. i.) To disturb the peace; to raise an uproar or sedition. See Riot, n., 3. 6. (v. t.) To spend or pass in riot. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia RIOTri'-ut: Properly, "unrestrained behavior" of any sort, but in modern English usually connoting mob action, although such phrases as a "riotous banquet" are still in common use. the King James Version uses the word in the first sense, and it is retained by the Revised Version (British and American) in Luke 15:13 Titus 1:6 1 Peter 4:4 for asotos, asotia, "having no hope of safety," "profligate." In Proverbs 23:20; Proverbs 28:7 the Revised Version (British and American) has preferred "gluttonous," "glutton," in Romans 13:13, "revelling," and in 2 Peter 2:13, "revel." Greek 4763. streniao -- to run riot ... to run riot. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: streniao Phonetic Spelling: (stray-nee-ah'-o) Short Definition: I live luxuriously Definition: I live ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4763.htm - 6k 5195. hubrizo -- to run riot, to outrage, insult 2351. thorubos -- an uproar 3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people 5172. truphe -- softness, daintiness, luxuriousness 812. atakteo -- to be out of order, be remiss 810. asotia -- unsavedness, ie wastefulness 3792. ochlopoieo -- to gather a crowd 4714b. stasis -- a standing, by impl. an insurrection, fig. strife 1792. entruphao -- to revel in Strong's Hebrew 5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on... 2), past (6), perish (1), proceed (1), proceeded (1), proceeding (2), put away (2), remove (1), removed (2), repealed (1), rolled (1), run riot (1), runs its ... /hebrew/5674a.htm - 7k Library The Riot at Philippi A Sermon and a Riot The Riot Reading the Riot Act Riot Act and a Sermon Seemingly from the Dawn of Man all Nations have had Governments... Titus i. 5, 6 The Journal of John Wesley Thessalonica and Berea The Agony, and the Consoler Thesaurus Riot (14 Occurrences)... 4. (vi) To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, or the like; to revel; to run riot; to go to ... /r/riot.htm - 12k Alexander (5 Occurrences) Otherwise (78 Occurrences) Festival (62 Occurrences) During (182 Occurrences) Disorderly (8 Occurrences) Mob (8 Occurrences) Commotion (15 Occurrences) Charged (109 Occurrences) Rioting (1 Occurrence) Resources What does the Bible say about rioting? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the whole counsel of God? | GotQuestions.org What time was Jesus crucified? What time did Jesus die on the cross? | GotQuestions.org Riot: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Riot (14 Occurrences)Matthew 26:5 Matthew 27:24 Mark 14:2 Luke 23:25 Acts 17:5 Acts 17:13 Acts 19:29 Acts 19:40 Acts 21:38 Acts 24:12 Ephesians 5:18 Titus 1:6 1 Peter 4:4 Psalms 73:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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