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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5343 idleness
5343 idleness
5343 idleness
Laziness or unproductiveness. As work is hallowed by God’s working, idleness is regarded as a sin against oneself and society.
Idleness reproached
In terms of daily labour 1Th 5:14 Paul to the Christians at Thessalonica. See also Pr 19:24; Pr 10:4; Pr 22:13; Pr 26:13-16; 2Th 3:6-15; 1Ti 5:13; Tit 1:12
In matters of faith Heb 6:11-12 To Christians who were tempted to give up.
Idleness discouraged by examples of industriousness
Pr 6:6-8 See also Pr 31:27 the good wife; Ecc 11:6; 2Th 3:7-9 Paul referring to his practice of not depending on others for his living
The results of idleness
Pr 6:9-11 See also Pr 10:26; Pr 12:24; Pr 13:4; Pr 15:19; Pr 19:15; Pr 20:4; Ecc 10:18
See also
| 5446 | poverty |
| 5524 | servants, bad |
| 5534 | sleep, spiritual |
| 5539 | sluggard |
| 5575 | talk, idle |
| 5628 | work |
| 5833 | diligence |
| 5868 | gossip |
| 8783 | neglect |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
