In the context of the Bible, the term "rogue" is not explicitly used in most translations, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of a rogue—someone who is deceitful, rebellious, or morally unprincipled—can be found throughout Scripture. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that address the behavior and consequences associated with such individuals.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament frequently addresses the behavior of those who act deceitfully or rebelliously against God and His commandments. In the book of Proverbs, wisdom literature often contrasts the righteous with the wicked, offering insights into the character of a rogue. Proverbs 6:12-14 describes a "worthless person, a wicked man," who "walks with a perverse mouth, winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, and points with his fingers." This passage highlights the deceitful and manipulative nature of such individuals.

The account of Korah's rebellion in Numbers 16 serves as a narrative example of rogue behavior. Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, led a revolt against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. This act of rebellion was met with severe consequences, as the earth opened up and swallowed the rebels (Numbers 16:31-33).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of a rogue is often associated with false teachers and those who lead others astray. Jesus warns against such individuals in Matthew 7:15 , saying, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." This metaphor illustrates the deceptive nature of those who appear righteous but are inwardly corrupt.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of rogue behavior in the early church. In his letters, he warns against those who cause divisions and teach contrary to sound doctrine. In Romans 16:17-18 , Paul writes, "Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the hearts of the naive."

Moral and Spiritual Implications

The Bible consistently warns against the influence of rogues and emphasizes the importance of discernment and adherence to God's truth. Believers are encouraged to test the spirits and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Scriptures call for a life of integrity, humility, and obedience to God, contrasting sharply with the characteristics of a rogue.

The consequences of rogue behavior are often severe, both in temporal and eternal terms. The Bible teaches that those who persist in deceit and rebellion will ultimately face judgment. In Revelation 21:8 , it is stated, "But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death."

Conclusion

While the term "rogue" may not appear directly in the biblical text, the concept is clearly addressed through various examples and teachings. The Bible provides guidance on recognizing and responding to rogue behavior, emphasizing the importance of living a life aligned with God's will and truth.1. (n.) A vagrant; an idle, sturdy beggar; a vagabond; a tramp.

2. (n.) A deliberately dishonest person; a knave; a cheat.

3. (n.) One who is pleasantly mischievous or frolicsome; hence, often used as a term of endearment.

4. (n.) An elephant that has separated from a herd and roams about alone, in which state it is very savage.

5. (n.) A worthless plant occurring among seedlings of some choice variety.

6. (v. i.) To wander; to play the vagabond; to play knavish tricks.

7. (v. t.) To give the name or designation of rogue to; to decry.

8. (v. t.) To destroy (plants that do not come up to a required standard).

3596. kilay -- a rascal
kilay or kelay. 3595, 3596. kilay or kelay. 3597 . a rascal. Transliteration:
kilay or kelay Phonetic Spelling: (kee-lah'-ee) Short Definition: rogue. ...
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Love Thy Neighbour
... reclaim even these. Is a man a rogue, a thief, or a liar? I cannot love
his roguery, or I should be a rogue myself. I cannot love ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/love thy neighbour.htm

Balaam
... He knows the true God. More, he has the Spirit of God in him, and thereby utters
deep and wonderful prophecies; and yet he is a bad man and a rogue. ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xiv balaam.htm

Thy Kingdom Come.
... he might desire, and were ready to give great imperial presents, and the fool would
beg only for a dish of gruel, he would be rightly considered a rogue and a ...
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Turning-Points
... as a man may do one tricky thing about money, which will force him to do another
to hide it, and another after that, till he becomes a confirmed rogue in spite ...
/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon viii turning-points.htm

Now the Men of Tiberias, after I was Gone to Taricheae...
... mind how the Galileans had cut off his brother's hands before ever I came to Jerusalem,
upon an accusation laid against him, as if he had been a rogue, and had ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 35 now the men.htm

Ep. xxiii. Do not be Surprized if I Ask of You a Great Favour...
... For not being himself a rogue, he did not suspect roguery, but thought that correction
of language rather than of character was what was wanted, and therefore ...
/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep xxiii do not be.htm

Cix. Jewish Rulers Seek to Ensnare Jesus.
... To play detective and entrap a rogue in his speech and thus become a man-hunter
is debasing enough; but to seek thus to entrap a righteous man is simply ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cix jewish rulers seek to.htm

Writing Blotted Out and Mist Melted
... As some one says, 'A rogue is a roundabout fool.' No man ever secures that, and
only that, which he aims at by any departure from the straight path of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/writing blotted out and mist.htm

Balaam
... Men know the absurdity of sin, and yet men will go on sinning. 'A rogue
is a roundabout fool.' All wrongdoing is a mighty blunder. ...
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The Labours of John Cennick, 1739-1755.
... The Pretender himself was supposed to be still at large, and the orthodox Presbyterians
denounced Cennick as a Covenanter, a rebel, a spy, a rogue, a Jesuit, a ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xi the labours of.htm

Rogue (2 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To wander; to play the vagabond; to play knavish tricks. 7. (vt) To give
the name or designation of rogue to; to decry. ...Rogue (2 Occurrences). ...
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Vagrant (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One who strolls idly from place to place; one who has no settled habitation;
an idle wanderer; a sturdy beggar; an incorrigible rogue; a vagabond. ...
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Knave (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A boy; especially, a boy servant. 2. (n.) Any male servant; a menial. 3.
(n.) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person; a rogue; a villain. ...
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Ro'gelim (2 Occurrences)
Ro'gelim. Rogelim, Ro'gelim. Rogue . Multi-Version Concordance Ro'gelim (2
Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Rogelim, Ro'gelim. Rogue . Reference Bible.
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Rohgah (1 Occurrence)

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Drum
... (vt) To execute on a drum, as a tune. 16. (vt) (With out) To expel ignominiously,
with beat of drum; as, to drum out a deserter or rogue from a camp, etc. 17. ...
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Patch (5 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A block on the muzzle of a gun, to do away with the effect of dispart,
in sighting. 7. (n.) A paltry fellow; a rogue; a ninny; a fool. ...
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Canting (1 Occurrence)
... n.) of Cant. 2. (a.) Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious
terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone. ...
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Harlot (87 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth. 2. (n.)
A person given to low conduct; a rogue; a cheat; a rascal. ...
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