# 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, it often is sinful and selfish, but sometimes it is 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/eph/04/25)
* [Exodus 32:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/32/09)
* [Isaiah 57:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/57/16)
* [John 06:52-53](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/06/52)
* [Mark 10:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/10/13)
* [Matthew 26:6-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/26/06)
* [Psalms 018:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/018/007)