Bible Word Study

“Rebellion”

When used in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, this word means bitterness, that is, (figuratively) rebellion; concretely bitter, or rebellious: - bitter, (most) rebel (-ion, -lious).

In the Greek of the New Testament, it means to drive out of home, that is, (by implication) to disturb (literally or figuratively): - trouble, turn upside down, make an uproar.

In Deuteronomy chapter 31, Moses completed writing down the Law of God and had it placed near the ark of the covenant.  He then told the people, “I know your rebellion and your stiff neck. If today, while I am yet alive with you, you have been rebellious against the LORD” (v.27).  Let us not find ourselves guilty of carrying in our possession the word of God while practicing rebellion and bitterness toward what it teaches.