Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 23:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 23:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 23 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Exodus 23:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 23:2
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:Majority doesn't determine morality—'don't follow multitude to evil' (לֹא־תִהְיֶה אַחֲרֵי־רַבִּים לְרָעֹת, lo-tihyeh acharei-rabbim lera'ot). Peer pressure toward wickedness must be resisted. The second clause warns against testimony swayed by popular opinion rather than truth. Courts must render just verdicts regardless of public sentiment. Noah stood alone; Abraham argued against Sodom's majority; Elijah opposed 450 prophets of Baal. Jesus faced mob crying 'Crucify!' Paul...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 23:2
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“if sinners entice you”
“don't walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path”
“asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.”
“and the contempt of families terrified me”
“but rather that a disturbance was starting”
“I have been very jealous for Yahweh”
“you shall bring to me”
“and cried; and the people wept that night.”
“being one of them) said to them”