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The practice of offering an incentive, usually money, in order to dishonestly or illegally procure a decision or action in favour of the giver.
It is forbidden by God on the grounds of truth and justice Ex 23:8; 2Ch 19:7 See also Dt 10:17; Dt 16:18-20; Job 36:18
The prevalence of the sin Pr 17:8 See also Pr 6:32-35; Pr 21:14
The seriousness of the sin Job 15:34 See also Dt 27:25; Isa 1:23-24; Isa 5:22-23; Isa 33:15; Am 5:12; Mic 3:9-12
Personal corruption Ecc 7:7 See also Ps 26:9-10; 1Ti 6:10
The perversion of justice Pr 17:23 See also Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19
The decay of society Pr 29:4 See also Eze 22:12 Corruption, violence and decay render society subject to God’s judgment.
1075 | God, justice of |
1125 | God, righteousness |
1185 | God, zeal of |
1310 | God as judge |
5253 | cheating |
5311 | extortion |
5318 | fraud |
5347 | injustice |
5413 | money, attitudes |
6130 | corruption |
6604 | acceptance, human |
8790 | oppression |