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- The hostile reactions of crowds who take the law into their own hands, frequently in opposition to a messenger of God.
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May 4, 2023 · What does the Bible say about riots? What Separates a Riot from a Protest? A riot is a violent public disturbance, often against an authority. It often involves the destruction of property—public or private. A protest is similar to a riot in that it is a public expression of rejecting an idea or action.
18 Bible Verses about Riots. Most Relevant Verses. Genesis 19:4-11. Before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, both young and old, all the people from every quarter; and they called to Lot and said to him, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may have relations with them.”
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.)
The Riot in Ephesus - About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen ...
Verse Concepts. Act 17:5. Tools. But the Jewish leaders became jealous, and they took some contemptible characters who used to hang out in the public square, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city.
1. (a.) Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious. 2. (a.) Partaking of the nature of an unlawful assembly or its acts; seditious. Greek. 4890. sundrome -- a running together, ie a concourse (esp. of a ... ... of a riotous gathering).
5936 riots. The hostile reactions of crowds who take the law into their own hands, frequently in opposition to a messenger of God. Riotous responses to unpopular actions or teaching
