5 occurrences in 9 translations

'Officials' in the Bible

By their wickedness they make [the] king glad, and [the] officials by their treacheries.

Verse ConceptsLiesRejoicing In Evil

They turn, not to the Most High, like a slack bow; their officials will fall by the sword because of the anger of their tongue. This [is] their scorn in the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsFaultsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfRidicule, Nature OfAccuracyKilled With The Sword

They appointed kings, but not through me; they made officials, but without my knowledge. [With] their silver and gold they made idols for themselves for their own {destruction}.

Verse ConceptsGold

Every evil of theirs [began] at Gilgal, so I [began] to hate them there; because of the evil of their deeds I will drive them out from my house. I will love them no more; all their officials [are] rebels.

Verse ConceptsHatredGod Hating PeopleUnlovingInterlopers In The Temple

Now where is your king? Will he save you in all your cities? And where are your judges, about whom you demanded, "Give me a king and officials!'?

Verse ConceptsRulersAttitudes Towards KingsThings Which Cannot Save

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