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# wrath, fury
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## Definition:
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Wrath is an intense anger that is sometimes long-lasting. The Bible describes both people and God as experiencing intense anger. When speaking about God’ s “wrath,” make sure the word or phrase used to translate this term does not refer to a sinful fit of rage (which might be true of a human person).
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* In the Bible, “wrath” often refers to God’ s righteous judgment of sin and punishment of people who rebel against him.
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* The “wrath of God” can also refer to his judgment and punishment for sin.
* God’ s wrath is the righteous penalty for those who do not repent of their sin.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Depending on the context, other ways this term could be translated include “intense anger” or “righteous judgment” or “anger.”
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* God’ s wrath is just and holy. When talking about God’ s wrath, make sure the word or phrase used to translate this term does not refer to a sinful human rage.
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(See also: [judge ](../kt/judge.md ), [sin ](../kt/sin.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 ](rc://en/tn/help/1th/01/08 )
* [1 Timothy 2:8-10 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/02/08 )
* [Luke 3:7 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/7 )
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* [Luke 21:23 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/21/23 )
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* [Matthew 3:7 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/03/07 )
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* [Revelation 14:10 ](rc://en/tn/help/rev/14/10 )
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* [Romans 1:18 ](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/18 )
* [Romans 5:9 ](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/09 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’ s: H0639, H2197, H2528, H2534, H2740, H3707, H3708, H5678, H7107, H7109, H7110, H7265, H7267, G2372, G3709, G3949, G3950