KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not speak evil of God, and you must not curse the leader of your people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that we should show respect both to God and to those in authority over us.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of the civil and religious laws they were to follow after leaving Egypt. In ancient times, showing proper respect to both divine authority and human leadership was essential for maintaining order in society. The Hebrew word for 'gods' here likely refers to God himself, though some interpret it as referring to judges or other authorities who represent God's justice.
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