στάσις
stasis
uprising
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word στάσις (stasis) generally refers to an uprising or a rising up against someone or something. This term appears 9 times throughout the Bible, revealing its significance in various contexts. In its simplest form, stasis represents a confrontation, rebellion, or opposition. Its semantic domain of speech and communication suggests that stasis involves verbal or physical actions that convey resistance or defiance. The instances of stasis in the Bible often describe instances of open rebellion against authority, as seen in the cases of opposition against Jesus' teachings or in the narrative of civil unrest. Given its emphasis on confrontation and resistance, the term stasis captures key moments in the Bible where individuals or groups challenge established power structures or social norms, showcasing its significance as a concept in human interaction and conflict resolution.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
There was one called Barabbas, bound with his fellow insurgents, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.
Luke 23:19one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.
Luke 23:25He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.
Acts 23:7When he had said this, an argument arose between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the crowd was divided.
Acts 15:2Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 19:40For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning today’s riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we wouldn’t be able to give an account of this commotion.”
Acts 23:10When a great argument arose, the commanding officer, fearing that Paul would be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.
Acts 24:5For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
Hebrews 9:8The Holy Spirit is indicating this, that the way into the Holy Place wasn’t yet revealed while the first tabernacle was still standing.