Exodus 23:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 23:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 23:2 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgmen..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 23:2 — KJV
“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)
Exodus 23:2 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 23:2
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:2: neither, cause, many
“And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out. because...: Heb. for the exceeding multitude found: Heb. searched”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:2: multitude, neither, cause
“As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. many...: Heb. multitude of nations”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:2: shalt, multitude, many
“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. rid: Heb. cause to cease”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:2: evil, neither, cause
“Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: wholly...: Heb. fulfilled after me”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:2: follow, cause, after
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