Definition: The term "affrontiveness" in the Bible comes from Old Testament Hebrew, and its meaning is not clear due to various interpretations over time. In this verse: "Then the woman said unto him: Be it known unto thee, that I have sinned against thee; for I was grieved with thy words and reproached thee." The term "affrontiveness" comes from a general idea of being offended or displeased by something. The Hebrew word here seems to suggest a situation where someone is being disrespectful or wronged by another person's actions, or they have committed an offense against their neighbor. To provide a detailed definition: Affrontiveness in the Bible is a term used metaphorically to describe how someone is upset or offended by what another person has done. It can be understood as the act of causing someone harm or displeasure due to their words or actions. Affrontiveness is often seen as an offense against trust, respect for others, or honesty. In other instances in the Bible: - When Jesus was angry with the Pharisees and asked them why they were so proud, the Pharisees replied, "Ye say that he spake of God; we know not whether he spake of God." - The people of Nineveh, who were being mocked by fire, said, "Haste now to thy house and take the children away for judgment."

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