Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
The gods
Nor curse
General references
Bible References
The gods
Exodus 22:8
If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor’s property.
Psalm 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to You
at a time that You may be found.
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him.
at a time that You may be found.
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him.
Psalm 82:1
A psalm of Asaph.God has taken His place in the divine assembly;
He judges among the gods:
He judges among the gods:
Psalm 138:1
Davidic.I will give You thanks with all my heart;
I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings.
I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings.
John 10:34
Jesus answered them, “Isn’t it written in your scripture, I said, you are gods?
Nor curse
Exodus 21:17
“Whoever curses his father or his mother must be put to death.
1 Samuel 24:6
He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”
1 Samuel 26:9
But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the Lord’s anointed and be blameless?”
Ecclesiastes 10:20 Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, “God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! You are sitting there judging me according to the law, and in violation of the law are you ordering me to be struck?”
Romans 13:2
So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority.
Bold, arrogant people! They do not tremble when they blaspheme the glorious ones;
Bold, arrogant people! They do not tremble when they blaspheme the glorious ones;
Jude 1:8
Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious ones.
General references
Job 34:18 who says to a king, “Worthless man!”
and to nobles, “Wicked men!”?
and to nobles, “Wicked men!”?
Psalm 82:6 I said, “You are gods;
you are all sons of the Most High.
you are all sons of the Most High.