Unsettled
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The term "unsettled" in a biblical context often refers to a state of instability, restlessness, or lack of peace. This condition can manifest in various aspects of life, including spiritual, emotional, and physical realms. The Bible addresses the concept of being unsettled through narratives, teachings, and exhortations, providing guidance for believers to find stability and peace through faith in God.

Spiritual Unsettledness

Spiritual unsettledness is a condition where an individual experiences doubt, confusion, or a lack of direction in their faith journey. James 1:6-8 warns against being double-minded, which can lead to instability: "But let him ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." This passage highlights the importance of faith and trust in God to overcome spiritual unrest.

The Apostle Paul also addresses spiritual stability in Ephesians 4:14 , urging believers to mature in their faith: "Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming." Here, Paul emphasizes the need for spiritual growth and discernment to avoid being unsettled by false teachings.

Emotional Unsettledness

Emotional unsettledness can arise from anxiety, fear, or turmoil. The Bible offers comfort and assurance to those experiencing such feelings. Philippians 4:6-7 provides a remedy for anxiety: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages believers to turn to prayer and trust in God's peace to stabilize their emotions.

Psalm 55:22 also offers solace: "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." This verse reassures believers that God is a reliable source of support and stability in times of emotional distress.

Physical Unsettledness

Physical unsettledness can refer to a lack of stability in one's life circumstances, such as financial insecurity, health issues, or displacement. The Bible acknowledges these challenges and provides hope for those facing them. In Matthew 6:31-34 , Jesus teaches about reliance on God's provision: "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own."

The account of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for forty years (Exodus 16-17) serves as a historical example of physical unsettledness. Despite their lack of a permanent home, God provided for their needs, demonstrating His faithfulness and the importance of trusting in His provision.

Conclusion

The Bible addresses the concept of being unsettled in various forms, offering guidance and assurance to believers. Through faith, prayer, and reliance on God's promises, individuals can find stability and peace amidst life's uncertainties.
Greek
790. astateo -- to be unsettled, ie homeless
... to be unsettled, ie homeless. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: astateo Phonetic
Spelling: (as-tat-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am unsettled, have no fixed ...
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793. asteriktos -- unstable, unsettled
... unstable, unsettled. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: asteriktos Phonetic
Spelling: (as-tay'-rik-tos) Short Definition: unsteady, unstable Definition ...
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182. akatastatos -- unstable
... unstable. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: akatastatos Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-at-as'-tat-os) Short Definition: unsettled, unstable Definition ...
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Library

A Preservative against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles ...
... A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard
to Righteousness and Christian Perfection. Ecclesiastes ...
/.../a preservative against unsettled notions.htm

Among Such as These, in that Unsettled Age of Mine...
... Book III Chapter IV Among such as these, in that unsettled age of mine?
Among such as these, in that unsettled age of mine, learned ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iv among such as.htm

And for Almost all those Nine Years, Wherein with Unsettled Mind I ...
... Book V Chapter VI And for almost all those nine years, wherein with
unsettled mind I had been their? And for almost all those ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter vi and for almost.htm

A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising
... Such as are unsettled are of the tribe of Reuben, unstable as water,' Genesis
49:9; like a ship without ballast, overturned with every wind of doctrine. ...
/.../watson/a body of divinity/1 a preliminary discourse to.htm

Nevertheless I Tell You the Truth; it is Expedient for You that I ...
... If our minds are unsettled on this question, we shall be unsettled on all
the subjects that practically concern our sanctification. ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/nevertheless i tell you the.htm

Argument: Octavius Arranges his Reply, and Trusts that He Shall be ...
... roads, nor try them all; so, if a man has no stedfast judgment of truth, even as
his unbelieving suspicion is scattered, so his doubting opinion is unsettled. ...
/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter xvi argument octavius arranges his.htm

Willing to do all Things for the Edification of the Church...
... But we have conceded this to them on no other ground than their narrowness, and
foreign and unsettled manners. Notes. Ancient Epitome of Canon XXX. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxx willing to do.htm

Whether Passive Scandal May Happen Even to the Perfect?
... I answer that, Passive scandal implies that the mind of the person who
takes scandal is unsettled in its adherence to good. Now ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether passive scandal may happen.htm

The Confessions of Saint Augustine
... Chapter III And Thy faithful mercy hovered over me afar.? Chapter IV Among
such as these, in that unsettled age of mine? Chapter ...
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Table of Contents
... A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to
Righteousness and Christian Perfection Being a More Particular Answer to Doctor ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/table of contents.htm

Thesaurus
Unsettled (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unsettled (5 Occurrences). ... (WEY NIV). James 1:8 A man
unsettled in his opinions is unstable in all his ways. (WBS). ...
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Unsettle (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To throw into confusion; to unfix; to displace; to disorder; to confuse.
2. (vi) To become unsettled or unfixed; to be disordered. ...
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Doubt (49 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A fluctuation of mind arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty
of judgment or mind; unsettled state of opinion concerning the reality ...
/d/doubt.htm - 24k

Vagrant (2 Occurrences)
... incorrigible rogue; a vagabond. 2. (a.) Moving without certain direction;
wandering; erratic; unsettled. 3. (a.) Wandering from ...
/v/vagrant.htm - 7k

Unsettling (2 Occurrences)

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Opinion (91 Occurrences)
... knowledge," "opinion" (in the address of Elihu), and once of ce`ippim, from ca`aph,
"to divide or branch out," hence, division or party, unsettled opinion (in ...
/o/opinion.htm - 34k

Opinions (7 Occurrences)
... kept out of your society; (BBE). James 1:8 A man unsettled in his opinions
is unstable in all his ways. (WBS). 2 Samuel 16:23 In those ...
/o/opinions.htm - 8k

Greed (19 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:14 having eyes full of adultery, and who can't cease from sin; enticing
unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing; (WEB ...
/g/greed.htm - 12k

Wave (65 Occurrences)
... undulate. 3. (vi) To be moved to and fro as a signal. 4. (vi) To fluctuate;
to waver; to be in an unsettled state; to vacillate. 5 ...
/w/wave.htm - 30k

Wager (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the
event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge. ...
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Resources
What is the mystery of iniquity? | GotQuestions.org

Unsettled: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Unsettled (5 Occurrences)

Acts 15:24
As we have been informed that certain persons who have gone out from among us have disturbed you by their teaching and have unsettled your minds, without having received any such instructions from us;
(WEY)

2 Thessalonians 2:2
not readily to become unsettled in mind or troubled--either by any pretended spiritual revelation or by any message or letter claiming to have been sent by us--through fancying that the day of the Lord is now here.
(WEY NIV)

James 1:8
A man unsettled in his opinions is unstable in all his ways.
(WBS)

James 3:8
but the tongue can no one among men tame; it is an unsettled evil, full of death-bringing poison.
(DBY)

2 Peter 3:16
as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
(WEB)

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