Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5326 government
God's gracious rule over the nations, particularly Israel. Also, the divinely established ruling of people by God's appointed authorities for the good of society and to prevent anarchy.
God governs the nations
Psalm 22:28 See also 1 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 20:6; Psalm 9:7-8; Psalm 47:2,7-8; Psalm 66:7; Psalm 67:4; Psalm 103:19; Daniel 4:32,35; 1 Timothy 6:15
Jesus Christ also governs the nations
Isaiah 9:6 See also Psalm 72:8-11; Psalm 110:2; Zechariah 6:13; Zechariah 9:10; Revelation 2:27; Psalm 2:9; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 19:15
The manner of God's government of Israel was unique
Judges 8:23 See also 1 Samuel 8:7; Samuel 12:12
God governs individuals
Proverbs 21:1 See also Proverbs 16:1,9; Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 20:24; Jeremiah 10:23; Lamentations 3:37; Daniel 5:23; Acts 17:26; James 4:13-15
God has established human agencies for the government of people
Romans 13:1 See also Genesis 9:5-6; Proverbs 8:15-16; Daniel 2:37-38; Daniel 4:17,32; Daniel 5:21; Matthew 22:17-21; John 19:11; 1 Timothy 2:2-3; 1 Peter 2:13
Government is for the good of society
Romans 13:4 See also Psalm 72:12-14; Psalm 82:3-4
Government is established to prevent anarchy
Romans 13:2-3 See also Genesis 9:6; Ezra 7:26; Proverbs 21:15; Proverbs 28:2; Proverbs 29:4; Acts 25:11; Romans 13:4; 1 Peter 2:14
See also
1355 providence 4065 orderliness 5219 authority, human institutions 5257 civil authorities 5267 control 5327 governors 5375 law 5395 lordship, human & divine 5509 rulers 5540 society 7263 theocracy 8453 obedience
