The term "unsubjected" refers to a state of not being under authority or control, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. In the context of the Bible, it often relates to individuals or groups who do not submit to God's authority or the established order that He has ordained. This concept is significant in understanding the biblical narrative of obedience, rebellion, and the consequences of living outside of God's will.

Biblical Context

1. Human Rebellion Against God: The Bible frequently addresses the theme of humanity's refusal to submit to God's authority. This rebellion began with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, as they chose to disobey God's command (Genesis 3). This act of becoming "unsubjected" to God's will introduced sin into the world, affecting all of creation.

2. Israel's Unfaithfulness: Throughout the Old Testament, the nation of Israel is depicted as often being unsubjected to God's laws and commandments. Despite being chosen as God's people, Israel repeatedly turned to idolatry and disobedience. Judges 2:17 states, "Yet they would not listen to their judges, but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commands."

3. The Gentile Nations: The Gentile nations are often described as living in a state of being unsubjected to God's law, as they did not have the Law of Moses. However, the New Testament reveals that through Christ, both Jews and Gentiles are called to submit to God's righteousness (Romans 10:3: "Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.").

4. The Role of Christ: Jesus Christ is presented as the ultimate authority to whom all must be subjected. Philippians 2:10-11 declares, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Christ's lordship demands submission from all creation, and those who remain unsubjected are in rebellion against God's established order.

5. Christian Living: Believers are called to live in submission to God and His commandments. James 4:7 instructs, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." The Christian life is characterized by a willing subjection to God's will, contrasting with the unsubjected nature of the sinful world.

6. Eschatological Fulfillment: The Bible prophesies a time when all things will be subjected to Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 states, "For 'God has put everything under His feet.' But when it says that everything has been put under Him, it is clear that this does not include the One who put everything under Him. When all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all."

Theological Implications

The concept of being unsubjected is crucial in understanding the nature of sin and rebellion against God. It highlights the importance of submission to divine authority as a fundamental aspect of faith and righteousness. The Bible consistently calls individuals to turn from their unsubjected ways and align themselves with God's will, emphasizing the transformative power of obedience and the ultimate reconciliation of all things under Christ's lordship.506. anupotaktos -- not subject to rule
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Unsubjected (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unsubjected (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 2:8 all things
Thou didst put in subjection under his feet,' for in ...
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Unsuccessful (2 Occurrences)

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Unsubject (1 Occurrence)

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Putting (278 Occurrences)
... 2:8 all things Thou didst put in subjection under his feet,' for in the subjecting
to him the all things, nothing did He leave to him unsubjected, and now not ...
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