Question

Why does Edwards use the word provoked instead of the word angered in this passage? The word provoked suggests that God’s anger is fierce and irrational. The word provoked suggests that sinners bear responsibility for God’s anger. The word provoked suggests that God’s anger is sharp and deadly. The word provoked suggests that sinners do not want to change their ways.

Answer 1

The word provoked suggests that sinners bear responsibility for God’s anger.

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Answer 2

The word provoked suggests that sinners bear responsibility for God’s anger.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the passage Sinners in the hands of an angry God, Edwards uses the word 'provoked' instead of 'angered' to suggest that God's anger towards the people was as a result of the actions of the people and that they would bear responsibility for it.

The word 'provoked' means to stir up, or provoke someone

The word 'angered' means to be filled with great anger.