13 occurrences

'Bribe' in the Bible

You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.

Verse ConceptsFavouritismBlindness, SymbolicInjustice, Hated By GodReward, HumanRighteous, TheMagistratesAvoiding BribesBlindingOther Blinding

""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinChild AbuseAmenEffect Of Bribes

When did I ever ask you for anything, say "Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

Verse ConceptsAvoiding Bribes

For the company of the godless is desolation, and fire consumes the tents of those who bribe.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinGodlessnessTentsHypocrisy

who does not loan his money with interest, and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent. The one who does these things will stand firm forever. A special Davidic Psalm.

Verse ConceptsCreditAcceptance Of BribesInterestLendingMoney, Stewardship OfImmovable SaintsNot MovedAvoiding BribesBriberyMoney Blessingslent

He will not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.

Verse ConceptsDefraudingNot Redeemed

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

Verse ConceptsPrecious StonesEffect Of BribesBriberymagic

The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!"

Verse ConceptsAcquittalGuiltAcquitting The Guilty

"All prostitutes receive gifts, but you give your gifts to all your lovers, then you bribe them to come to you from everywhere to get your sexual favors!

Verse ConceptsEffect Of BribesPaying For Goodswhores

And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.

Verse ConceptsGiftsAliancesAmbition, negative aspects ofWicked RulersJudgesPower, HumanReward, HumanSkillRulers, WickedCharacter Of WickedGuileAmbidextrousTwo Of Body PartsContinuing In SinLording It

Bible Theasaurus

Bribe (29 instances)
Corrupt (70 instances)
Graft (3 instances)
Grease (1 instance)
Payoff (2 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
כּפר 
Kopher 
Usage: 17

שׁחד 
Shachad 
Usage: 23

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