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In a biblical context, it often describes behavior that is sinful, indulgent, or rebellious against God's commandments. The Bible addresses wanton behavior in various passages, highlighting its destructive nature and the need for repentance and righteousness.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, wanton behavior is frequently associated with idolatry and moral decay. The Israelites are often warned against adopting the wanton practices of surrounding nations. For example, in the book of Isaiah, the prophet condemns the people for their wantonness, which leads them away from God:<br><br>· <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a> : "The LORD also says: 'Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling their bracelets.'"<br><br>This passage illustrates how wantonness is linked to pride and vanity, leading to a departure from godly living.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>In the New Testament, wanton behavior is similarly condemned. The apostle Paul warns against living in a wanton manner, urging believers to live in a way that honors God:<br><br>· <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a> : "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy."<br><br>Here, Paul contrasts wanton behavior with the call to live decently, emphasizing the importance of self-control and moral integrity.<br><br><b>Moral and Spiritual Implications</b><br><br>Wantonness is often associated with a lack of self-discipline and a disregard for God's laws. It is seen as a manifestation of the sinful nature that leads individuals away from the path of righteousness. The Bible calls believers to reject wanton behavior and instead pursue holiness and obedience to God's commandments.<br><br>· <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> : "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."<br><br>This passage underscores the seriousness of wanton behavior and its consequences, urging believers to live by the Spirit and produce the fruit of righteousness.<br><br><b>Call to Repentance</b><br><br>The Bible consistently calls for repentance from wanton behavior, offering forgiveness and restoration through faith in Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to turn away from sinful actions and embrace a life that reflects God's holiness and love.<br><br>· <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-4</a> : "For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you."<br><br>This call to repentance highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, enabling believers to break free from wantonness and live in accordance with God's will.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>adv.</I>) In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously.<p>2. (<I>adv.</I>) Unintentionally; accidentally.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_175_0_0_when_a_person.htm"><span class="l">When a Person Swears of his Own Accord, or <b>Wantonly</b>...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Address 175: When a person swears of his own accord, or <b>wantonly</b>? When<br> a person swears of his own accord, or <b>wantonly</b>, then the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../address 175 0 0 when a person.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_58_1912/the_blood_of_the_testament.htm"><span class="l">The Blood of the Testament</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I envy not the man whose pity would not stir to see a sparrow bleed or a lamb <b>wantonly</b><br> put to pain; and as for the cruel man, I shudder at the thought of his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 58 1912/the blood of the testament.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/the_large_catechism/thou_shalt_not_steal.htm"><span class="l">Thou Shalt not Steal.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and by nimbleness and queer finances or dexterous tricks takes advantage of him;<br> likewise, when one overcharges a person in a trade and <b>wantonly</b> drives a hard <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/thou shalt not steal.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/little_sins.htm"><span class="l">Little Sins</span></a> <br><b>...</b> growth. Thou little knowest how near thy soul may be to destruction, when<br> thou <b>wantonly</b> indulgest in the smallest act of sin! Another <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/little sins.htm</font><p><a href="/library/philips/the_christian_home/chapter_xvi_home-education.htm"><span class="l">Home-Education.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER XVI. HOME-EDUCATION. SECTION I. THE CHARACTER OF HOME EDUCATION. "Scratch<br> the green rind of a sapling, or <b>wantonly</b> twist it in the soil, The scarred <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xvi home-education.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/epistle_sermons_vol_ii/sunday_after_ascension_day.htm"><span class="l">Sunday after Ascension Day</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They learn it from the aged, and unrestrained they disgracefully and <b>wantonly</b> injure<br> themselves in the very bloom of life, destroying themselves as corn is cut <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luther/epistle sermons vol ii/sunday after ascension day.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_29_1883/earnest_expostulation.htm"><span class="l">Earnest Expostulation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> filthiness. They have <b>wantonly</b> and wilfully returned to their cups, though<br> the poison of former draughts is yet burning in their veins. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 29 1883/earnest expostulation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/michelson/no_4_intersession/sermon.htm"><span class="l">Sermon</span></a> <br><b>...</b> people, so far from being truly represented by the miscreants who have organised<br> and carried through the atrocities on land and on sea, are <b>wantonly</b> misled and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/michelson/no 4 intersession/sermon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chapman/and_judas_iscariot/a_startling_statement.htm"><span class="l">A Startling Statement</span></a> <br><b>...</b> scrupulously obey hygienic laws. But it can assure him of a speedy death<br> if he <b>wantonly</b> violates those laws. Precisely this fact <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/a startling statement.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_good_of_marriage/section_16_therefore_if_haply.htm"><span class="l">Therefore if Haply, which Whether it Can Take Place...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> neither do concubines taken for a time, if they be such in order to sons, make their<br> concubinage lawful; nor do married women, if they live <b>wantonly</b> with their <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the good of marriage/section 16 therefore if haply.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wantonly.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wantonly</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> recklessly; lasciviously. 2. (adv.) Unintentionally; accidentally.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Wantonly</b> (8 Occurrences). Revelation 18 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wantonly.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wanton.htm"><span class="l">Wanton (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 18:9 The kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived<br><b>wantonly</b> with her, will weep and wail over her, when they look at the smoke <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wanton.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deliciously.htm"><span class="l">Deliciously (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> entertained. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DELICIOUSLY. de-lish'-us-li<br> (streniao "to live hard or <b>wantonly</b>"): "She (Babylon). lived <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deliciously.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wantonness.htm"><span class="l">Wantonness (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wantonness.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naked.htm"><span class="l">Naked (56 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In 2 Chronicles 28:19 the words "he made Judah naked" (AV), but Revised Version<br> "he had dealt <b>wantonly</b> in Judah," mean "he had permitted Judah to break loose <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naked.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm"><span class="l">Uzziah (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the Lord" (2 Kings 15:3; 2 Chronicles 26:4, 5); but toward the close of his long<br> life "his heart was lifted up to his destruction," and he <b>wantonly</b> invaded the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uzziah.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lightly.htm"><span class="l">Lightly (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9. (adv.) Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily. 10. (adv.) Not chastely;<br><b>wantonly</b>. Multi-Version Concordance Lightly (31 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lightly.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/licentious.htm"><span class="l">Licentious (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Lacking moral discipline or restraint, especially in sexual conduct; passing<br> due bounds; excessive; abusive of freedom; <b>wantonly</b> offensive; as, a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/licentious.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wail.htm"><span class="l">Wail (50 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 18:9 The kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived<br><b>wantonly</b> with her, will weep and wail over her, when they look at the smoke <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wail.htm - 21k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/wantonly.htm">Wantonly: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Wantonly (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Revelation 18:9</a></span><br />The kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived <span class="boldtext">wantonly</span> with her, will weep and wail over her, when they look at the smoke of her burning,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a></span><br />But if a man act <span class="boldtext">wantonly</span> toward his neighbour, and slay him with guile, thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/15-39.htm">Numbers 15:39</a></span><br />and it shall be to you for a fringe, that you may look on it, and remember all the commandments of Yahweh, and do them; and that you not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you use to play the prostitute;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">2 Chronicles 28:19</a></span><br />For Yahweh brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had dealt <span class="boldtext">wantonly</span> in Judah, and trespassed severely against Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalms 25:3</a></span><br />Yes, no one who waits for you shall be shamed. They shall be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11</a></span><br />If they say, Come with us; let us make designs against the good, waiting secretly for the upright, without cause;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a></span><br />Moreover the LORD said: because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched-forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/6-9.htm">Ezekiel 6:9</a></span><br />Those of you that escape shall remember me among the nations where they shall be carried captive, how that I have been broken with their lewd heart, which has departed from me, and with their eyes, which play the prostitute after their idols: and they shall loathe themselves in their own sight for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/wantonly.htm">Wantonly</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lasciviousness.htm">Lasciviousness (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wanton.htm">Wanton (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chambering.htm">Chambering (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wantonly.htm">Wantonly (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wants.htm">Wants (49 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vanity.htm">Vanity (100 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vileness.htm">Vileness (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/folly.htm">Folly (68 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revelling.htm">Revelling (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/envying.htm">Envying (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/escaped.htm">Escaped (94 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/delicacy.htm">Delicacy (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/delusion.htm">Delusion (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pride.htm">Pride (277 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/honestly.htm">Honestly (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/godless.htm">Godless (31 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/envy.htm">Envy (56 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/israel's.htm">Israel's (72 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/escape.htm">Escape (142 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/houghed.htm">Houghed (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/honour.htm">Honour (475 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clean.htm">Clean (298 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abomination.htm">Abomination (78 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/w/wanton.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Wanton"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Wanton" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/w/wantonness.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Wantonness"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Wantonness" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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