Exodus 23:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 23:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 23:8 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 23:8 — KJV
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. the seeing”
— Exodus 23:8 (KJV)
Exodus 23:8 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 23:8
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:8: shalt, take, gift
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. winneth: Heb. taketh”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:8: take, wise, righteous
“Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. by sevens: Heb. seven seven”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:8: shalt, take, heb
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:8: take, heb, seeing
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with Exodus 23:8: shalt, take, heb
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