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What the Bible Says About Theocracy

Overview

The Bible addresses theocracy across 18 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Samuel, Moses and Scriptures, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Samuel, Gideon and David.

Key Bible verses about theocracy

Old Testament

Deuteronomy

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

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?

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.

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 all that they have spoken.

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!

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 fiery: Heb. a fire of law

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.

Deuteronomy 33:4

Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.

Deuteronomy 33:5

And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.

People in the Bible and theocracy

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying theocracy for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 19:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel and Exodus each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Moses, Samuel and Gideon and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Samuel, Moses and Scriptures, the.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about theocracy?

The Bible addresses theocracy across 18 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Samuel, Moses and Scriptures, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Samuel, Gideon and David.

How many Bible verses are about theocracy?

The Bible references theocracy in 18 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention theocracy?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is 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.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with theocracy?

Moses, Samuel, Gideon, David and Jeroboam.

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