Exodus 22:28

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Exodus 22:28

BSB

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

AKJV

You shall not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of your people.

CPDV

You shall not disparage the heavens, and you shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.

ERV

Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.

NHEB

"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

SMT

Thou shalt not make light of God, and thou shalt not curse the chiefs of thy people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:28

ThoushaltnotrevileH7043VerbthegodsH430Noun MasculinenorcurseH779VerbtherulerH5387Noun MasculineofthypeopleH5971Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 22:28

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 22:28

Summary

Respect divine and human authority

Event

Command against irreverence

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC