What does the Bible say about affliction and God's wrath?
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The Bible compares affliction to a storm, signifying God's wrath against the wicked and the persecution faced by the righteous.
In Scripture, affliction is often depicted as a storm or tempest, reflecting both the fierce wrath of God and the oppression inflicted by the ungodly upon the righteous. Verses such as Psalm 83:14-15 describe the intensity of this wrath, illustrating how God uses storms as a metaphor for His judgment upon sinners. Moreover, Job 27:21 conveys the suddenness and unexpected nature of such calamity, much like a storm that catches people unawares. Similarly, Isaiah 25:4 and Matthew 7:27 emphasize the overwhelming nature of these afflictions, indicating that they can lead to considerable desolation and ruin when divine judgment is unleashed.
Scripture References:
Psalm 83:14-15, Job 27:21, Isaiah 25:4, Matthew 7:27
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