7 occurrences

'Rulers' in the Bible

Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.

Verse ConceptsShameAlcohol ConsumptionEnjoying Shame

The rulers of Judah are like those who take away a landmark; I will let loose my wrath on them like flowing water.

Verse ConceptsBoundariesLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityProperty, LandResistanceStonesLandmarksGod Will Be Angrywaterfalls

In their sin they make a king for themselves, and rulers in their deceit.

Verse ConceptsLiesRejoicing In Evil

On the day of our king, the rulers made him ill with the heat of wine; his hand was stretched out with the men of pride.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholMockeryDrunkenness, ResultsInfidelity To GodEvil AssociationsSick IndividualsScoffersfriendliness

But though they give money to the nations for help, still I will send them in all directions; and in a short time they will be without a king and rulers.

Verse ConceptsGathering Israel

All their evil-doing is in Gilgal; there I had hate for them; because of their evil-doing I will send them out of my house; they will no longer be dear to me; all their rulers are uncontrolled.

Verse ConceptsHatredGod Hating PeopleUnlovingInterlopers In The Temple

Where is your king, that he may be your saviour? and all your rulers, that they may take up your cause? of whom you said, Give me a king and rulers.

Verse ConceptsRulersAttitudes Towards KingsThings Which Cannot Save

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