Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5326 government

5326 government

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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

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