Concordance
Incur (7 Occurrences)Romans 13:2
Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
(See RSV)
1 Timothy 5:12
and they incur disapproval for having broken their original vow.
(WEY NAS RSV)
James 3:1
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
(See NAS)
Exodus 28:43
They shall be on Aaron, and on his sons, when they go in to the Tent of Meeting, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they don't bear iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him.
(See NAS NIV)
Leviticus 6:7
The priest shall make atonement for him before Yahweh, and he will be forgiven concerning whatever he does to become guilty."
(See NAS)
Leviticus 19:17
"'You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
(See NAS)
2 Chronicles 19:10
Whenever any controversy shall come to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you shall warn them, that they not be guilty towards Yahweh, and so wrath come on you and on your brothers: this do, and you shall not be guilty.
(See RSV)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To meet or fall in with, as something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to put one's self in the way of; to expose one's self to; to become liable or subject to; to bring down upon one's self; to encounter; to contract; as, to incur debt, danger, displeasure/ penalty, responsibility, etc.
2. (v. t.) To render liable or subject to; to occasion.
3. (v. i.) To pass; to enter.
Greek
1159. dapanao -- to spend, spend freely ... consume, spend. From dapane; to expend, ie (in a good sense) to
incur cost, or
(in a bad one) to waste -- be at charges, consume, spend. see GREEK dapane.
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1159.htm - 7k2983. lambano -- to take, receive
... 1), collect (1), collected (1), conferred* (2), conspired* (1), consulted* (1),
experienced* (1), forgotten* (1), gets (1), gripped (1), incur (1), married (2 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2983.htm - 11k
Strong's Hebrew
5533. sakan -- to incur danger... 5532b, 5533. sakan. 5534 . to
incur danger. Transliteration: sakan Phonetic
Spelling: (saw-kan') Short Definition: endangered. Word Origin a prim.
... /hebrew/5533.htm - 6k 819. ashmah -- wrongdoing, guiltiness
... of asham Definition wrongdoing, guiltiness NASB Word Usage bring guilt (1), cause
of guilt (1), guilt (12), guilt offering (1), incur guilt (1), transgressions ...
/hebrew/819.htm - 6k
5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take
... 1), forgive (8), forgiven (3), forgives (1), forgiving (2), found (3), grant (1),
granted (1), have (1), high (1), honor* (1), honorable* (3), incur (2), laid ...
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Library
He who is Full of Love Will Incur Every Loss, that Peace May be ...
... Chapter LIV."He who is full of love will incur every loss, that peace may be restored
to the Church. Who then among you is noble-minded? who compassionate? ...
/.../the first epistle of clement to the corinthians/chapter liv he who is full.htm
He who is Full of Love Will Incur Every Loss, that Peace May be ...
... The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. Chapter LIV."He Who is Full of
Love Will Incur Every Loss, that Peace May Be Restored to the Church. ...
/.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter liv he who is full.htm
Whether a Person Incurs Excommunication for Communicating with one ...
... excommunicated? Objection 1: It would seem that a person does not incur
excommunication for communicating with one who is excommunicated. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a person incurs excommunication.htm
Whether Children Should Suffer any Loss through Being Illegitimate ...
... Therefore he should not incur a loss on this account. ... Reply to Objection
1: To incur a loss in this second way is not a punishment. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether children should suffer any.htm
Epistle Lx. To Romanus and Other Guardians (Defensores) of the ...
... foresight knows how to block the way against faults, and to avoid what is hurtful,
so neglect opens the way to excesses, and is wont to incur what ought to be ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle lx to romanus and.htm
Another Instance of Pelagius' Ambiguity.
... by the following consideration, which rose almost to a proof, notwithstanding the
fact of his unwillingness openly to confess that infants incur eternal death ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 22 xx another instance of.htm
Whether a Man Should be Debarred from Receiving Orders on Account ...
... Therefore he ought not to incur the punishment of irregularity. On the contrary,
Against this there are many canonical statutes [*Cap. Miror; cap. ...
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Whether Fear Excuses from Sin?
... On the other hand, if through fear a man were to avoid evils which according to
reason are less to be avoided, and so incur evils which according to reason are ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fear excuses from sin.htm
Whether it is Always a Mortal Sin to Communicate with an ...
... Objection 4: Further, no one should incur a major excommunication save for a mortal
sin. Now according to the law (Can. Praecipue, seqq., caus. ...
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Whether, when Deprived of Charity, a Man Can Make Satisfaction for ...
... For although he may not have expiated his punishment by that satisfaction, he does
not incur the guilt of omission through neglecting to make satisfaction ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether when deprived of charity.htm
Thesaurus
Incur (7 Occurrences)... self in the way of; to expose one's self to; to become liable or subject to; to
bring down upon one's self; to encounter; to contract; as, to
incur debt, danger
.../i/incur.htm - 8kIncurable (13 Occurrences)
/i/incurable.htm - 10k
Incurring (2 Occurrences)
... (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Incur. Multi-Version Concordance ... (WEY). 1 Timothy 5:12 and they
incur disapproval for having broken their original vow. (See NAS). ...
/i/incurring.htm - 7k
Vow (49 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Timothy 5:12 and they incur
disapproval for having broken their original vow. (WEY). ...
/v/vow.htm - 27k
Original (6 Occurrences)
... its misleading impulses, (WEY). 1 Timothy 5:12 and they incur disapproval
for having broken their original vow. (WEY). Jude 1:6 And ...
/o/original.htm - 9k
Gain (142 Occurrences)
... mountain; to gain a good harbor. 9. (n.) To get, incur, or receive, as loss,
harm, or damage. 10. (vi) To have or receive advantage ...
/g/gain.htm - 39k
Warning (30 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Previous notice. 4. (n.) Caution against danger, or against faults
or evil practices which incur danger; admonition; monition. ...
/w/warning.htm - 15k
Wage (39 Occurrences)
... to wage a dollar. 2. (vt) To expose one's self to, as a risk; to incur,
as a danger; to venture; to hazard. 3. (vt) To engage in ...
/w/wage.htm - 18k
Incumbent (1 Occurrence)
/i/incumbent.htm - 7k
Risk (5 Occurrences)
... a publication. 4. (n.) To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
Multi-Version Concordance Risk (5 Occurrences). 2 Samuel ...
/r/risk.htm - 8k
Topical Encyclopedia
The term "incur" refers to bringing something upon oneself, often as a result of one's actions or decisions. In the context of the Bible, incurring consequences is frequently associated with disobedience to God's commandments, leading to divine judgment or discipline. The concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where human actions often result in blessings or curses, depending on their alignment with God's will.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the Israelites were repeatedly warned about the consequences of disobedience. The Law given through Moses outlined blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. In
Deuteronomy 28, God clearly states the outcomes of Israel's choices: "But if you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you" (
Deuteronomy 28:15, BSB). Here, the Israelites would incur curses as a direct result of their failure to adhere to God's laws.
The account of King Saul provides a poignant example of incurring divine displeasure. Saul's disobedience in failing to completely destroy the Amalekites, as commanded by God, led to his rejection as king. The prophet Samuel conveyed God's judgment: "Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king" (
1 Samuel 15:23, BSB). Saul's actions incurred the loss of his kingdom and God's favor.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of incurring consequences is often linked to the spiritual realm and eternal outcomes. Jesus frequently warned of the consequences of unbelief and unrepentance. In
John 3:36, it is stated, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him" (BSB). Here, the rejection of Christ incurs the wrath of God, emphasizing the gravity of unbelief.
The Apostle Paul also addresses the idea of incurring consequences through sin. In
Romans 6:23, he writes, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (BSB). Sin incurs the penalty of death, but through Christ, believers receive the gift of eternal life, highlighting the redemptive power of the Gospel.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of incurring consequences underscores the justice and holiness of God. God's laws are not arbitrary; they reflect His character and the order He established in creation. When individuals or nations incur consequences due to disobedience, it serves as a reminder of God's righteous standards and the importance of aligning with His will.
Moreover, the possibility of incurring divine judgment serves as a call to repentance and faith. The Bible consistently presents God's willingness to forgive and restore those who turn back to Him. This is evident in passages like
2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises healing and forgiveness if His people humble themselves and seek His face.
In summary, the biblical concept of incurring consequences is a multifaceted theme that highlights the relationship between human actions and divine response. It serves as both a warning and an invitation to live in accordance with God's will, ultimately pointing to the hope and redemption found in Jesus Christ.
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