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Proverbs 24:21 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 24:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: them: Heb. changers”
Proverbs 24:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 24:21
This command addresses authority and stability. 'My son, fear thou the LORD and the king' (יְרָא־אֶת־יְהוָה בְנִי וָמֶלֶךְ/yera-et-YHWH beni vamelekh, fear the LORD, my son, and the king) places divine and human authority together. 'Fear' (יָרֵא/yare) means reverent submission, not terror. The order is significant—God first, then king. When they conflict, 'we ought to obey God rather than men' (Acts 5:29). Yet normally, submission to governing authorities honors God (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17). 'Meddle not with them that are given to change' (עִם־שׁוֹנִים אַל־תִּתְעָרָב/im-shonim al-tit'a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:21
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“for there is no authority except from God”
“as supreme;”
“to be obedient”
“the people answered the king”
“you said to me”
“Caesar's. Then he said to them”
“and the people feared Yahweh; and they believed in Yahweh”
“Behold”
“Keep the king's command! because of the oath to God.”
“the son of Izhar”