anger Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
anger in Easton's Bible Dictionary
the emotion of instant displeasure on account of something evil that presents itself to our view. In itself it is an original susceptibility of our nature, just as love is, and is not necessarily sinful. It may, however, become sinful when causeless, or excessive, or protracted (Matt. 5:22; Eph. 4:26; Col. 3:8). As ascribed to God, it merely denotes his displeasure with sin and with sinners (Ps. 7:11).
anger in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
AN'GER , a strong emotion, which is sinful or otherwise according to its object and motive. When ascribed to holy beings it is used figuratively to denote high displeasure at sin. In this sense good men may be angry and sin not, Eph 4:26; Neh 5:6; cf. 2 Pet 2:7,2 Pet 2:8; and even God is said to be "angry with the wicked every day." Ps 7:11. Unjustified anger is reckoned among chief sins, and as such is severely rebuked. Eph 4:31; Col 3:8, and numerous passages in Proverbs.