Banishment (1 Occurrence)

Ezra 7:26
Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
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Apostle (25 Occurrences)

Galilee (73 Occurrences)

Visions (43 Occurrences)

Nod (2 Occurrences)

Oracles (8 Occurrences)

Leper (34 Occurrences)

Imprisonment (15 Occurrences)

Transport (18 Occurrences)

Executed (39 Occurrences)

Exile (101 Occurrences)

Delusion (12 Occurrences)

Deportation (3 Occurrences)

Deceptive (11 Occurrences)

Misleading (8 Occurrences)

Banishing (1 Occurrence)

Confiscation (2 Occurrences)

Strictly (19 Occurrences)

Seduction (1 Occurrence)

Speedily (38 Occurrences)

Ishmael (44 Occurrences)

Nero

Leprosy (51 Occurrences)

Areopagus (3 Occurrences)

Bonds (46 Occurrences)

Burdens (35 Occurrences)

Bank (28 Occurrences)

Diligence (31 Occurrences)

Discovered (46 Occurrences)

Ward (27 Occurrences)

Uncovered (78 Occurrences)

Prophesied (57 Occurrences)

Diligently (85 Occurrences)

Creeds

Riches (118 Occurrences)

Causes (89 Occurrences)

Vanity (100 Occurrences)

Separate (115 Occurrences)

John (154 Occurrences)

Creed

Prison (131 Occurrences)

Luke (4 Occurrences)

Revelation (52 Occurrences)

Apocryphal

Captivity (141 Occurrences)

Gospel (108 Occurrences)

Acts (271 Occurrences)

(n.) The act of banishing, or the state of being banished.BANISHMENT

ban'-ish-ment.

See PUNISHMENTS.

8332. sheroshu -- uprooting, banishment
... sheroshu or sheroshi. 8333 . uprooting, banishment. Transliteration: sheroshu
or sheroshi Phonetic Spelling: (sher-o-shoo') Short Definition: banishment. ...
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4065. madduach -- something which draws aside, an enticement
... cause of banishment. From nadach; seduction -- cause of banishment. see HEBREW
nadach. 4064, 4065. madduach. 4066 . Strong's Numbers.
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Concerning the Banishment and Return of the Holy Liberius.
... Book II. Chapter XIV."Concerning the Banishment and Return of the Holy
Liberius. This victorious champion of the truth was sent ...
/.../chapter xiv concerning the banishment and.htm

Banishment of Eunomius by Theodosius the Great. Theophronius, his ...
... Book VII. Chapter XVII."Banishment of Eunomius by Theodosius the Great. ... The
emperor, about this period, condemned Eunomius to banishment. ...
/.../chapter xvii banishment of eunomius by.htm

Banishment of the Christians, and Confiscation of their Property.
... The Life of the blessed emperor constantine, by eusebius pamphilus. Book I. Chapter
LII."Banishment of the Christians, and Confiscation of their Property. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter lii banishment of the christians.htm

The Edict of Banishment, 1729-1736.
... BOOK TWO. The Revival under Zinzendorf. CHAPTER V. THE EDICT OF BANISHMENT,
1729-1736. ... When Zinzendorf heard of his banishment, he was not amazed. ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter v the edict of.htm

After the Banishment of Justice, Lust, Unjust Laws, Daring ...
... Chap. VI."After the Banishment of Justice, Lust, Unjust Laws, Daring, Avarice,
Ambition, Pride, Impiety, and Other Vices Reigned. ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap vi after the banishment of.htm

Assault Upon the Monks, and Banishment of their Superiors, who ...
... Book IV. Chapter XXIV."Assault upon the Monks, and Banishment of their
Superiors, who exhibit Miraculous Power. The emperor Valens ...
/.../chapter xxiv assault upon the monks.htm

After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius Having Been Sent for by ...
... Book I. Chapter XXXVII."After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius having been sent
for by the Emperor, raises a Disturbance against Alexander Bishop of ...
/.../chapter xxxvii after the banishment of.htm

Chrysostom and Eudoxia. His Second Banishment, AD 403
... Eudoxia. His Second Banishment, ad 403. ... assassination. At last on June 5, 404, the
timid and long hesitating Arcadius signed the edict of banishment. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter ix chrysostom and eudoxia his.htm

Epistle Lvii. To Lucius the Bishop of Rome, Returned from ...
... Epistle LVII. To Lucius The Bishop of Rome, Returned from Banishment.
Argument."Cyprian, with His Colleagues, Congratulates Lucius ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lvii to lucius the.htm

Chrysostom and Theophilus. His First Deposition and Banishment.
... His First Deposition and Banishment. ... As the sentence of banishment for life
became known, the indignation of the people was immense. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter viii chrysostom and theophilus his.htm

Banishment (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BANISHMENT. ban'-ish-ment. See PUNISHMENTS.
Multi-Version Concordance Banishment (1 Occurrence). ...
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Apostle (25 Occurrences)
... The Book of Revelation, likewise traditionally ascribed to John, bears important
witness to the apostle's banishment in later life to the isle of Patmos in the ...
/a/apostle.htm - 87k

Galilee (73 Occurrences)
... country (Ant., XIV, ix, 2). When Herod came to the throne, 37 BC, a period of peace
and prosperity for Galilee began, which lasted till the banishment of his ...
/g/galilee.htm - 67k

Visions (43 Occurrences)
... you false and foolish visions; They have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back
your captivity, but have seen for you false oracles and causes of banishment...
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Nod (2 Occurrences)
... NOD. nod (nodh): The land of Eden, to which Cain migrated after the murder
of his brother and his banishment by Yahweh (Genesis 4:16). ...
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Oracles (8 Occurrences)
... you false and foolish visions; They have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back
your captivity, but have seen for you false oracles and causes of banishment...
/o/oracles.htm - 9k

Leper (34 Occurrences)
... of the priestly office began in his forehead, a form of the disease peculiarly unclean
(Leviticus 13:43-46) and requiring the banishment and isolation of the ...
/l/leper.htm - 28k

Imprisonment (15 Occurrences)
... will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed
on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to ...
/i/imprisonment.htm - 11k

Transport (18 Occurrences)
... goods; to transport troops. 2. (vt) To carry, or cause to be carried, into
banishment, as a criminal; to banish. 3. (vt) To carry ...
/t/transport.htm - 12k

Executed (39 Occurrences)
... will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed
on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to ...
/e/executed.htm - 18k

Banishment, as depicted in the Bible, refers to the act of expelling or exiling an individual or group from a community or land, often as a form of punishment or divine judgment. This concept is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating both the consequences of sin and the hope of redemption.

Old Testament Instances

1. Adam and Eve: The first instance of banishment occurs in Genesis 3:23-24, where Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden due to their disobedience. "So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. After He drove the man out, He placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life" (BSB). This act signifies the separation from God's immediate presence due to sin.

2. Cain: In Genesis 4:12-14, Cain is cursed and becomes "a restless wanderer on the earth" after murdering his brother Abel. His banishment underscores the severity of taking innocent life and the resulting alienation from God and community.

3. Israelites in the Wilderness: The Israelites' 40-year wandering in the wilderness (Numbers 14:33-34) can be seen as a form of collective banishment due to their lack of faith and disobedience. This period serves as both punishment and preparation for entering the Promised Land.

4. Exile of Israel and Judah: The Assyrian and Babylonian exiles represent significant national banishments. In 2 Kings 17:6, the northern kingdom of Israel is taken into Assyrian captivity, while 2 Kings 25:21 describes the Babylonian exile of Judah. These events are portrayed as divine judgment for persistent idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness.

New Testament Context

1. The Prodigal Son: Although not a literal banishment, the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) illustrates self-imposed exile. The younger son's departure from his father's house and subsequent return highlight themes of repentance and reconciliation.

2. Church Discipline: In the New Testament, banishment takes the form of church discipline. In 1 Corinthians 5:13, Paul instructs the Corinthian church to "Expel the wicked man from among you" (BSB), emphasizing the need for purity within the Christian community and the hope for the sinner's eventual restoration.

Theological Significance

Banishment in the Bible often serves as a tangible expression of the spiritual separation caused by sin. It underscores the holiness of God and the serious consequences of disobedience. However, the biblical narrative also consistently points to the possibility of restoration and reconciliation. The return from exile, both physically and spiritually, is a recurring theme, culminating in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who reconciles humanity to God and offers a way back from spiritual exile.

Conclusion

Banishment in the biblical context is a multifaceted concept that reflects the gravity of sin and the hope of redemption. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, while also pointing to His mercy and the promise of restoration for those who repent and seek His forgiveness.Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors? | GotQuestions.org

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