Exodus 22:28

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Summary

Exodus 22:28

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

The gods

John 10:34

Nor curse

General references

Job 34:18

Psalm 82:6

Bible References

The gods

If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he has put his hand unto his neighbor's goods.

For this shall every one that is godly pray unto you in a time when you may be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come near unto him.

[A Psalm of Asaph.] God stands in the congregation of the mighty; he judges among the gods.

[A Psalm of David.] I will praise you with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto you.

Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, You are gods?

Nor curse

And he that curses his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.

And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?

Curse not the king, no not even in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.

Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite you, you whitewashed wall: for do you sit to judge me after the law, and command me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves judgment.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise authority. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of the glorious ones.

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise authority, and speak evil of the glorious ones.

General references

Is it fit to say to a king, You are wicked? and to princes, You are ungodly?

I have said, You are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.