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Bible Quotes About Theocracy

20 Scripture verses about theocracy from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about theocracy. This collection of 3 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Total Verses
18
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Theocracy

  1. Exodus 19:8 — “And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.
  2. Exodus 24:3 — “And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do.
  3. Exodus 24:7 — “And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient.
  4. Deuteronomy 5:25 — “Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. hear: Heb. add to hear
  5. Deuteronomy 5:26 — “For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
  6. Deuteronomy 5:27 — “Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it.
  7. Deuteronomy 5:28 — “And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said ...
  8. Deuteronomy 5:29 — “O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
  9. Deuteronomy 33:2 — “And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. a fie...
  10. Deuteronomy 33:3 — “Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.

Subtopics of Theocracy

Established
Rejected by Israel

Old Testament Quotes About Theocracy (18)

And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.
And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do.
And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient.
Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. hear: Heb. add to hear
For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it.
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. a fiery: Heb. a fire of law
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.
And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.
And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.
And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.
And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.

New Testament Quotes About Theocracy (2)

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered

Frequently Asked Questions About Theocracy in the Bible

What does the Bible say about theocracy?
The Bible contains 20 verses about theocracy, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding theocracy through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about theocracy?
There are 20 Bible verses about theocracy in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about theocracy?
While many verses address theocracy, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of theocracy you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about theocracy?
Theocracy is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 20 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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