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Definition for Curse A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Curse: In modern usage, curse is generally considered synonymous with swear. In the Bible it takes on different meanings, such as to invoke misfortune, to afflict, to make an oath, and to insult, as well as to swear. Here are some ways in which curse is used in the Bible: Curses, or ill-will, can be given to people (Canaan, Genesis 9:25), the disobedient (Jeremiah 11:3), a house (Job 5:3), animals (the serpent, Genesis 3:14), plants (the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), and land (the earth, Isaiah 24:6; the ground, Genesis 3:17; and the land (Hebrews 6:8). Curse is the opposite of bless; see Luke 6:28 and Romans 12:14. Curse can also mean "to swear at" (Goliath cursed David); see 1 Samuel 17:43. When Peter denied knowing Jesus he swore and called down curses on himself, Matthew 26:74 and Mark 14:71. A curse is sometimes the self-imposed penalty for failing to keep a promise or oath, see Nehemiah 10:29 or Numbers 5:21. (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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