Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A rising against civil or political authority, or the established government; open and active opposition to the execution of law in a city or state. 2. (n.) A rising in mass to oppose an enemy. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia INSURRECTION in-su-rek'-shun: The word in Psalm 64:2 the King James Version is changed in the Revised Version (British and American) into "tumult"; in Ezra 4:19 (verb) it represents the Aramaic nesa', to "lift up oneself." In the New Testament stasis, is rendered "insurrection" in Mark 15:7 the King James Version (where compare the verb "made insurrection"), but in Luke 23:19, 25 "sedition." the Revised Version (British and American) correctly renders "insurrection" throughout; also in Acts 24:5 "insurrections" for the King James Version "sedition."

Multi-Version Concordance Insurrection (8 Occurrences) Mark 15:7 There was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Luke 23:19 one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison. (ASV NAS RSV NIV) Luke 23:25 He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will. (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV) Acts 18:12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, (KJV WBS) Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for this riot; nor shall we be able to justify the behaviour of this disorderly mob." (WEY YLT) James 3:16 for where zeal and rivalry 'are', there is insurrection and every evil matter; (YLT) Ezra 4:19 I decreed, and search has been made, and it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS) Psalms 64:2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: (KJV WBS)