Exodus 22:28

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

Cross References (18)

  • Ecclesiastes 10:20 (8)

    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 you

  • Acts 23:5 (8)

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

  • Jude 1:8 (7)

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

  • Exodus 21:17 (6)

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

  • Exodus 22:8–9 (6)

    If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his ne

  • Romans 13:2–7 (5)

    Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment o

  • 2 Peter 2:10 (5)

    Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold

  • 1 Samuel 24:10 (5)

    Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to ki

  • 1 Samuel 24:6 (5)

    So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lif

  • Titus 3:1–2 (5)

    Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

  • Psalms 138:1 (5)

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

  • 1 Samuel 26:9 (5)

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

  • Psalms 32:6 (5)

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

  • Psalms 82:1–7 (4)

    A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

  • Acts 23:3 (4)

    Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet yo

  • 1 Peter 2:17 (4)

    Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

  • John 10:34–35 (4)

    Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?

  • Leviticus 24:16 (3)

    Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether h