Bible Dictionary: Bribes

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Greek

5344. Phelix -- "fortunate," Felix, a governor of Judea
... 5344 -- , the governor of Judea ( ad 52-60) who persecuted the Jews and
flagrantly used bribes, unethical informers, and torture. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

8641. terumah -- contribution, offering (for sacred uses)
... Word Usage allotment (15), contribution (20), contributions (10), heave offering
(4), offered by lifting (2), offering (20), offerings (4), who takes bribes (1 ...
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4979. mattanah -- a gift
... Word Origin fem. of mattan Definition a gift NASB Word Usage bestowed (1),
bribe (1), bribes (1), gift (3), gifts (10), give (1). gift. ...
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3724a. kopher -- the price of a life, ransom
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition the price of a life, ransom NASB Word
Usage bribe (1), bribes (1), ransom (11). 3724, 3724a. kopher. 3724b . ...
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7810. shochad -- a present, bribe
... Word Origin from shachad Definition a present, bribe NASB Word Usage bribe (15),
bribes (3), corrupt (1), gifts (1), present (2), reward (1). ...
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Library

Antigonus Besieges those that were in Masada, whom Herod Frees ...
... That Were In Masada, Whom Herod Frees From Confinement When He Came Back From Rome,
And Presently Marches To Jerusalem Where He Finds Silo Corrupted By Bribes. ...
/.../chapter 15 antigonus besieges those.htm

Epistle Xli. To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria.
... And he added that he had procured ordination by bribes and gifts; for he acknowledged
that this custom had prevailed in the holy Alexandrine Church. ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xli to eulogius patriarch.htm

The Relation which was Given by the Sentinels who were Placed ...
... court near the Temple which was filled with aged Jews, who, after some previous
consultation, took the soldiers on one side, and by dint of bribes and threats ...
/.../chapter lxv the relation which.htm

Bishop Hosius Said: but if any Such Person Should be Found So Mad ...
... advance by way of excuse an affirmation that he had brought letters from the people
[laity], it is plain that some few persons, corrupted by bribes and rewards ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon ii bishop hosius said .htm

Whether it is Lawful to Ask for any Other Kind of Consideration ...
... is there verbal remuneration, and remuneration by service, as a gloss says on
Is.33:15, "Blessed is he that shaketh his hands from all bribes [*Vulg.: 'Which ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is lawful to 16.htm

How to Dwell in the Fire of God
... He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain
of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/how to dwell in the.htm

When Hyrcanus who was Alexander's Heir, Receded from his Claim to ...
... their adversaries; and because Pompey had passed through Syria, and was come to
Damascus, they fled to him for assistance; and, without any bribes, they made ...
/.../chapter 6 when hyrcanus who.htm

Epistle Xlix. To Anastasius, Bishop of Antioch .
... Further, since it has come to our ears that in the Churches of the East no one attains
to a sacred order except by giving of bribes, if your Fraternity finds ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlix to anastasius bishop.htm

Epistle Xlvi. To Isacius, Bishop of Jerusalem .
... But, inasmuch as it has come to our ears that in the Churches of the East no one
attains to sacred orders but by giving of bribes, if your Fraternity finds ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlvi to isacius bishop.htm

How Herod Sailed Out of Italy to Judea, and Fought with Antigonus ...
... 3. And now it was that Silo discovered that he had taken bribes; for he set a good
number of his soldiers to complain aloud of the want of provisions they were ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 15 how herod sailed.htm

Thesaurus

Bribes (14 Occurrences)
...Bribes (14 Occurrences). ... 1 Samuel 8:3 His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned
aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice. ...
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Bribery (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The act or practice of giving or taking bribes; the act of influencing the
official or political action of another by corrupt inducements. Int. ...
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Bribe (27 Occurrences)
... NIV). 1 Samuel 8:3 His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned aside after
lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice. (Root ...
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Judicial (2 Occurrences)
... Judicial corruption was the burden of the prophets' preaching-"judges loved bribes,
and followed after rewards," with the result that "the fatherless" and "the ...
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Lucre (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 8:3 His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and
took bribes, and perverted justice. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Greedily (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 22:12 In you have they taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest
and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression ...
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Greedy (24 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his
own house, but he who hates bribes will live. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV) ...
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Widow's (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 1:23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth
bribes, and followeth after rewards; they judge not the fatherless, neither ...
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Injustice (32 Occurrences)
... Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you; take heed and do it: for there is
no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes...
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Injured (28 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 22:12 In you have they taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest
and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression ...
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Bible Concordance

Bribes (14 Occurrences)

Deuteronomy 10:17 for Jehovah your God -- He 'is' God of the gods, and Lord of the lords; God, the great, the mighty, and the fearful; who accepteth not persons, nor taketh a bribe;
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 8:3 His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 19:7 Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
(WEB JPS ASV RSV)

Job 15:34 For the company of the godless shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.
(See NIV)

Psalms 26:10 in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Proverbs 6:35 He accepteth not the appearance of any atonement, Yea, he doth not consent, Though thou dost multiply bribes!
(YLT)

Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)

Proverbs 29:4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
(WEB NAS NIV)

Isaiah 1:23 Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.
(WEB JPS ASV NIV)

Isaiah 33:15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
(KJV JPS DBY WBS NIV)

Ezekiel 22:12 In you have they taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression, and have forgotten me, says the Lord Yahweh.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)

Amos 5:12 For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins- you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.
(See NAS NIV)

Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for bribes, and her priests teach for a price, and her prophets of it tell fortunes for money: yet they lean on Yahweh, and say, "Isn't Yahweh in the midst of us? No disaster will come on us."
(WEB)

Micah 7:3 Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.
(See NIV)

Subtopics

Bribes

Related Terms

Bribery (2 Occurrences)

Bribe (27 Occurrences)

Judicial (2 Occurrences)

Lucre (5 Occurrences)

Greedily (7 Occurrences)

Greedy (24 Occurrences)

Widow's (7 Occurrences)

Injustice (32 Occurrences)

Injured (28 Occurrences)