4 occurrences

'Extortion' in the Bible

Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

Verse ConceptsMadmenEffect Of BribesOppressorsDepressionoppressionpressure

I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

Verse ConceptsCovetingGenerosity, HumanResentment, Against PeoplePeople Going BeforePeople PromisingCovetousness

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