Exodus 22:28 web — "You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

World English Bible

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

— Exodus 22:28, World English Bible

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Exodus 22 — Context

25

"If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be to him as a creditor; neither shall you charge him interest.

26

If you take your neighbor's garment as collateral, you shall restore it to him before the sun goes down,

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for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin. What would he sleep in? It will happen, when he cries to me, that I will hear, for I am gracious.

28

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

29

"You shall not delay to offer from your harvest and from the outflow of your presses. "You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me.

30

You shall do likewise with your cattle and with your sheep. Seven days it shall be with its mother, then on the eighth day you shall give it to me.

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"You shall be holy men to me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh that is torn by animals in the field. You shall cast it to the dogs.

Exodus 22:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:28 say?
Exodus 22:28 in the World English Bible reads: “"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.”
Where is Exodus 22:28 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 28.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:28.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:28 in?
Exodus 22:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 22:28?
Exodus 22:28 reads (WEB): “"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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