7 Bible Verses about Subjection
Most Relevant Verses
"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."
By your sword you'll live; but you'll serve your brother. But when you've become restless, you'll break off his yoke from your neck."
But then he had another dream, and he proceeded to tell his brothers about that one, too. "I had another dream," he said. "The sun, moon, and eleven of the stars were bowing down before me!"
"You've saved our lives," they replied. "If it pleases you, your Excellency, we'll be Pharaoh's slaves."
He observed that his resting place was excellent, and that the land was pleasant; he bent down, picked up his burdens, and became a slave at forced labor."
When they had brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.
"Whatever you want, your majesty," the king of Israel answered. "I belong to you, as does everything I own."