Parallel Verses English Standard Version Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the LORD our God, or partiality or taking bribes.” King James Bible Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. American Standard Version Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes. Douay-Rheims Bible Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor desire of gifts. English Revised Version Now therefore let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. 2 Chronicles 19:7 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old TestamentThe prophet Jehu's declaration as to Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab, and Jehoshaphat's further efforts to promote the fear of God and the administration of justice in Judah. - 2 Chronicles 19:1-3. Jehu's declaration. Jehoshaphat returned from the war in which Ahab had lost his life, בּשׁלום, i.e., safe, uninjured, to his house in Jerusalem; so that the promise of Micah in 2 Chronicles 18:16 was fulfilled also as regards him. But on his return, the seer Jehu, the son of Hanani, who had been thrown into the stocks by Asa (2 Chronicles 16:7.), met him with the reproving word, "Should one help the wicked, and lovest thou the haters of Jahve!" (the inf. with ל, as in 1 Chronicles 5:1; 1 Chronicles 9:25, etc.). Of these sins Jehoshaphat had been guilty. "And therefore is anger from Jahve upon thee" (על קצף as in 1 Chronicles 27:24). Jehoshaphat had already had experience of this wrath, when in the battle of Ramoth the enemy pressed upon him (2 Chronicles 18:31), and was at a later time to have still further experience of it, partly during his own life, when the enemy invaded his land (2 Chronicles 20), and when he attempted to re-establish the sea trade with Ophir (2 Chronicles 20:35.), partly after his death in his family (2 Chronicles 21 and 2 Chronicles 22:1-12). "But," continues Jehu, to console him, "yet there are good things found in thee (cf. 2 Chronicles 12:12), for thou hast destroyed the Asheroth..." אשׁרות equals אשׁרים, 2 Chronicles 17:6. On these last words, comp. 2 Chronicles 12:14 and 2 Chronicles 17:4. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge let the Genesis 42:18 And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: no iniquity Romans 9:14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. respect of persons Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. taking of gifts Cross References Acts 10:34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, Romans 9:14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! Genesis 18:25 Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. Deuteronomy 10:18 He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Deuteronomy 32:4 "The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, Jump to Previous Bribe Bribery Bribes Care Careful Carefully Evil Fear Gifts Heed High Iniquity Injustice Judge Justice Observe Part Partiality Payment Persons Perverseness Perversion Position Presents Respect Terror Unrighteousness Wherefore Work WrongJump to Next Bribe Bribery Bribes Care Careful Carefully Evil Fear Gifts Heed High Iniquity Injustice Judge Justice Observe Part Partiality Payment Persons Perverseness Perversion Position Presents Respect Terror Unrighteousness Wherefore Work WrongLinks 2 Chronicles 19:7 NIV2 Chronicles 19:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 19:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 19:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 19:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 19:7 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 19:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 19:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 19:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 19:7 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 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