# angry, anger #

## Definition: ##

To "be angry" or to "have anger" means to be very displeased, irritated and upset about something or against someone.

* When people get angry, they are often sinful and selfish, but sometimes they have righteous anger against injustice or oppression.
* God's anger (also called "wrath") expresses his strong displeasure regarding sin.
* The phrase "provoke to anger" means "cause to be angry."

(See also: [wrath](../kt/wrath.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ephesians 04:25-27](en/tn/eph/help/04/25)
* [Exodus 32:9-11](en/tn/exo/help/32/09)
* [Isaiah 57:16-17](en/tn/isa/help/57/16)
* [John 06:52-53](en/tn/jhn/help/06/52)
* [Mark 10:13-14](en/tn/mrk/help/10/13)
* [Matthew 26:6-9](en/tn/mat/help/26/06)
* [Psalms 018:7-8](en/tn/psa/help/18/07)