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Exodus 22:28

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26 If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset,

27 because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

29 You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons.

30 You shall do likewise with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but on the eighth day you are to give them to Me.

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BSB
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
KJV
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
WEB
“You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
ASV
Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.
DARBY
Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people.
BLB
You shall not revile God, and a ruler of your people you shall not curse.
ÅB
Gud[^3] skal du ikke spotte, og en høvding blant ditt folk skal du ikke banne.
OTB
«Ikke tal mot Gud eller forbann lederen av ditt folk.
B1930
Gud skal du ikke spotte, og en høvding blandt ditt folk skal du ikke banne. / < se 2MO 21, 6.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 23:5

    “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”

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  • Ecclesiastes 10:20

    Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.

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  • Jude 1:8

    Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.

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  • Exodus 21:17

    Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.

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  • Exodus 22:8–9

    If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property.

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  • 1 Samuel 26:9

    But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”

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  • Psalms 138:1

    I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

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  • Psalms 32:6

    Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

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