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It is a fundamental principle that underscores the moral and ethical expectations placed upon individuals by God. Responsibility is often linked with stewardship, obedience, and the fulfillment of one's roles and duties in various aspects of life, including family, community, and relationship with God. Biblical References: 1. Stewardship and Accountability: The Bible frequently uses the metaphor of stewardship to illustrate responsibility. In the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), Jesus teaches about the importance of being responsible with what God has entrusted to us. The servants are held accountable for how they manage their master's resources, highlighting the expectation of faithful and wise stewardship. The Berean Standard Bible states, "After a long time, the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them" (<a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Matthew 25:19</a>). 2. Personal Responsibility: Scripture emphasizes personal responsibility for one's actions and decisions. In <a href="/galatians/6-5.htm">Galatians 6:5</a>, Paul writes, "For each one should carry his own load" , indicating that individuals are responsible for their own conduct and cannot shift blame onto others. This principle is further reinforced in <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>, where it is stated, "The soul who sins is the one who will die" , underscoring personal accountability for sin. 3. Family and Social Responsibility: The Bible outlines specific responsibilities within the family and community. <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a> instructs fathers, "Do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord" . This verse highlights the responsibility of parents to nurture and educate their children in a godly manner. Similarly, <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a> defines pure religion as caring for orphans and widows, emphasizing social responsibility: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and undefiled is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress" . 4. Obedience to God: Responsibility to God is a central theme in the Bible. Believers are called to live in obedience to God's commandments and to fulfill His will. In <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12-13</a>, Moses exhorts the Israelites, "And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD" . This passage encapsulates the comprehensive nature of responsibility towards God. 5. Consequences of Irresponsibility: The Bible also warns of the consequences of failing to fulfill one's responsibilities. In <a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9-11</a>, the sluggard is admonished for his laziness, which leads to poverty: "How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit" . This serves as a cautionary reminder of the negative outcomes of neglecting one's duties. Theological Implications: Responsibility in the biblical context is deeply intertwined with the character of God, who is just, faithful, and righteous. As image-bearers of God, humans are called to reflect His attributes through responsible living. This includes being accountable to God, to others, and to oneself. The call to responsibility is not merely a legalistic obligation but a response to God's grace and a reflection of a transformed life in Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office.2. (a.) Able to respond or answer for one's conduct and obligations; trustworthy, financially or otherwise; as, to have a responsible man for surety.3. (a.) Involving responsibility; involving a degree of accountability on the part of the person concerned; as, a responsible office.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/159a.htm">159a. aitios -- causative of, responsible for</a> ... 159, 159a. aitios. 159b . causative of, responsible for. Transliteration: aitios Short Definition: guilt. Word Origin from aitia ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/159a.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/159.htm">159. aitios -- causative of, responsible for</a> ... causative of, responsible for. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aitios Phonetic Spelling: (ah'-ee-tee-os) Short Definition: the cause of, the ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/159.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/3784.htm">3784. opheilo -- to owe</a> ... Definition to owe NASB Word Usage had (1), have (1), indebted (2), must (1), obligated (3), ought (15), owe (4), owed (4), owes (1), responsible (1), should (2 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3784.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/753.htm">753. architekton -- a master builder</a> ... ["Architect" is derived from 753 (), ie someone responsible from the to the end for the success (beauty, solidarity) of a building.]. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/753.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm">4480. min -- from</a> ... 1), part* (1), presence* (1), previously* (1), promised* (1), rather than (7), recently* (1), regard (1), regarding* (1), removed (1), responsible* (1), result ... /hebrew/4480.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm">3027. yad -- hand</a> ... 1), possession (4), power (44), prepared (1), prevailed* (1), reached* (1), rebelled* (2), reined about* (1), representative (1), responsible* (1), rule (5 ... /hebrew/3027.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/6213a.htm">6213a. asah -- do, make</a> ... 13), provided (2), provides (1), punish (1), put (1), put into effect (1), put forth (1), ready (1), reign* (1), remade* (1), responsible (1), sacrifice (2 ... /hebrew/6213a.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/theonas/epistle_of_phileas/fragment_vii_the_most_responsible.htm">Fragment vii. The Most Responsible Person, However, among You, and ...</a> ... Fragment VII. The most responsible person, however, among you, and also the most careful? The most responsible person, however ... /.../theonas/epistle of phileas/fragment vii the most responsible.htm<a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/section_16_heathen_arguments_in.htm">Heathen Arguments in Palliation of the Above: and -1 the Poets are ...</a> ... Heathen arguments in palliation of the above: and (1) the poets are responsible for these unedifying tales.' But are the names and existence of the gods any ... /.../select works and letters or athanasius/section 16 heathen arguments in.htm<a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_lxxvi_it_is_not.htm">It is not Right that those who are Responsible for Reverence to ...</a> ... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon LXXVI. It is not right that those who are responsible for reverence to churches should place? ... /.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxxvi it is not.htm<a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/9_that_the_logos_present.htm">That the Logos Present in us is not Responsible for Our Sins.</a> ... Book II. 9. That the Logos Present in Us is Not Responsible for Our Sins. One point more on the words: "Without Him was not anything ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/9 that the logos present.htm<a href="/library/bledsoe/a_theodicy_or_vindication_of_the_divine_glory/chapter_i_the_scheme_of.htm">The Scheme of Necessity Denies that Man is Responsible for the ...</a> ... Chapter I. The Scheme Of Necessity Denies That Man Is Responsible For The Existence Of Sin. Ye, who live, Do so each cause refer ... /.../a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/chapter i the scheme of.htm<a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xxxiii_the_notion_of.htm">The Notion of Inability.</a> ... It is true that men are conscious of being responsible for their feelings and for their outward actions, and even for their thoughts. ... /.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxiii the notion of.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/the_three_tribunals.htm">The Three Tribunals</a> ... context, associating Peter and Apollos with himself, bids the Corinthians think of 'us' as being servants of Christ, and not therefore responsible to men; and ... /.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the three tribunals.htm<a href="/library/sell/studies_in_the_life_of_the_christian/study_iii_the_christian_man.htm">The Christian Man</a> ... Man is personal and responsible for his thoughts and conduct; upon this conception of man is founded human society and the state. ... /.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study iii the christian man.htm<a href="/library/philips/the_christian_home/chapter_xxi_the_choice_of.htm">The Choice of Pursuits.</a> ... For more than these, my soul, thy God hath lent thee life!". The choice of positions and pursuits in life is one important and responsible mission of home. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/philips/the christian home/chapter xxi the choice of.htm<a href="/library/peabody/mornings_in_the_college_chapel/lxx_am_i_my_brothers.htm">Am I My Brother's Keeper?</a> ... for him. He refused to be responsible for his brother's life, but he certainly was responsible for his brother's death. He refused ... /.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lxx am i my brothers.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/responsible.htm">Responsible (242 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in ... /r/responsible.htm - 37k<a href="/topical/r/responsibility.htm">Responsibility (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation. ... /r/responsibility.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/s/stores.htm">Stores (53 Occurrences)</a> ... (BBE). 1 Kings 4:7 And Solomon put twelve overseers over all Israel, to be responsible for the stores needed for the king and those of his house; every man was ... /s/stores.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/o/overseers.htm">Overseers (47 Occurrences)</a> ... (BBE). Exodus 5:6 The same day Pharaoh gave orders to the overseers and those who were responsible for the work, saying, (BBE). Exodus ... /o/overseers.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/s/security.htm">Security (41 Occurrences)</a> ... (YLT). Proverbs 6:1 My son, if you have made yourself responsible for your neighbour, or given your word for another, (See NIV). Proverbs ... /s/security.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/f/foremen.htm">Foremen (9 Occurrences)</a> ... Foremen (9 Occurrences). Exodus 5:6 The same day Pharaoh gave orders to the overseers and those who were responsible for the work, saying, (See NAS RSV NIV). ... /f/foremen.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/e/errors.htm">Errors (15 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 18:1 And the Lord said to Aaron, You and your sons and your father's family are to be responsible for all wrongdoing in relation to the holy place: and ... /e/errors.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/e/evil.htm">Evil (1503 Occurrences)</a> ... See TEMPTATION. 1. Moral Evil: By this term we refer to wrongs done to our fellowman, where the actor is responsible for the action. ... /e/evil.htm - 47k<a href="/topical/n/needed.htm">Needed (59 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave ... /n/needed.htm - 25k<a href="/topical/b/becomes.htm">Becomes (138 Occurrences)</a> ... thing, such as the dead body of an unclean beast or of unclean cattle or of any unclean animal which goes flat on the earth, he will be responsible: (BBE). ... /b/becomes.htm - 34k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/responsible-Christ-death.html">Who was responsible for Christ's death? Who killed Jesus? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/personal-responsibility.html">What does the Bible say about personal responsibility? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/church-leadership.html">What is the biblical pattern of church leadership? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/responsible.htm">Responsible: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Responsible (242 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16</a> A curse is on you, blind guides, who say, Whoever takes an oath by the Temple, it is nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the gold of the Temple, he is responsible. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/23-18.htm">Matthew 23:18</a> And, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the offering which is on it, he is responsible. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> So when he saw that he could gain nothing, but that on the contrary there was a riot threatening, he called for water and washed his hands in sight of them all, saying, "I am not responsible for this murder: you must answer for it." (WEY BBE)<a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Matthew 28:14</a> And if this comes to the ruler's ears, we will see that he does not make you responsible. (BBE)<a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43</a> There came Joseph of Arimathaea, a responsible man in high honour, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God; and he went in to Pilate without fear, and made a request for the body of Jesus. (BBE)<a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; (See NIV)<a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Luke 11:51</a> from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.' Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. (See NIV)<a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a> And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time? (BBE)<a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28</a> "We strictly forbad you to teach in that name--did we not?" he said. "And see, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are trying to make us responsible for that man's death!" (WEY BBE)<a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a> And going down on his knees, he said in a loud voice, Lord, do not make them responsible for this sin. And when he had said this, he went to his rest. (BBE)<a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles." (WEY)<a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Acts 19:40</a> For, truly, we are in danger of being made responsible for this day's trouble, there being no cause for it: and we are not able to give any reason for this coming together. And when he had said this, he sent the meeting away. (BBE)<a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26</a> Therefore I protest to you to-day that I am not responsible for the ruin of any one of you. (WEY)<a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19</a> But you will say to me, Why does he still make us responsible? who is able to go against his purpose? (BBE)<a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a> Who are you to make yourself a judge of another man's servant? it is to his master that he is responsible for good or bad. Yes, his place will be safe, because the Lord is able to keep him from falling. (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1</a> Let us be judged as servants of Christ, and as those who are responsible for the secret things of God. (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm">1 Corinthians 7:24</a> Brothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God. (See NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7</a> Who ever goes to war without looking to someone to be responsible for his payment? who puts in vines and does not take the fruit of them? or who takes care of sheep without drinking of their milk? (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-27.htm">1 Corinthians 11:27</a> If, then, anyone takes the bread or the cup of the Lord in the wrong spirit, he will be responsible for the body and blood of the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so. (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a> Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children. (See NAS)<a href="/galatians/2-7.htm">Galatians 2:7</a> But, quite the opposite, when they saw that I had been made responsible for preaching the good news to those without circumcision, even as Peter had been for those of the circumcision (BBE)<a href="/galatians/6-5.htm">Galatians 6:5</a> Because every man is responsible for his part of the work. (BBE)<a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Philippians 1:16</a> These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news: (BBE)<a href="/genesis/16-5.htm">Genesis 16:5</a> And Sarai said to Abram, May my wrong be on you: I gave you my servant for your wife and when she saw that she was with child, she no longer had any respect for me: may the Lord be judge between you and me. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Genesis 31:39</a> Anything which was wounded by beasts I did not take to you, but myself made up for the loss of it; you made me responsible for whatever was taken by thieves, by day or by night. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22</a> The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it. (WEB BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9</a> Put him into my care and make me responsible for him: if I do not give him safely back to you, let mine be the sin for ever. (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10</a> And he said, Let it be as you say: he in whose bag it is seen will become my servant; and you will not be responsible. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Genesis 44:32</a> For I made myself responsible for the boy to my father, saying, If I do not give him safely back to you, let mine be the sin for ever. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/5-6.htm">Exodus 5:6</a> The same day Pharaoh gave orders to the overseers and those who were responsible for the work, saying, (BBE)<a href="/exodus/5-10.htm">Exodus 5:10</a> And the overseers of the people and their responsible men went out and said to the people, Pharaoh says, I will give you no more dry stems. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Exodus 5:14</a> And the responsible men of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's overseers had put over them, were given blows, and they said to them, Why have you not done your regular work, in making bricks as before? (BBE)<a href="/exodus/5-15.htm">Exodus 5:15</a> Then the responsible men of the children of Israel came to Pharaoh, protesting and saying, Why are you acting in this way to your servants? (BBE)<a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Exodus 5:19</a> Then the responsible men of the children of Israel saw that they were purposing evil when they said, The number of bricks which you have to make every day will be no less than before. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19</a> if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">Exodus 21:28</a> "If a bull gores a man or a woman to death, the bull shall surely be stoned, and its flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the bull shall not be held responsible. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34</a> The owner of the hole is responsible; he will have to make payment to their owner, but the dead beast will be his. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/22-2.htm">Exodus 22:2</a> If a thief is taken in the act of forcing his way into a house, and his death is caused by a blow, the owner of the house is not responsible for his blood. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/22-3.htm">Exodus 22:3</a> But if it is after dawn, he will be responsible. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Exodus 23:7</a> Keep yourselves far from any false business; never let the upright or him who has done no wrong be put to death: for I will make the evil-doer responsible for his sin. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Exodus 28:38</a> And it will be over Aaron's brow, so that Aaron will be responsible for any error in all the holy offerings made by the children of Israel; it will be on his brow at all times, so that their offerings may be pleasing to the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm">Leviticus 5:1</a> And if anyone does wrong by saying nothing when he is put under oath as a witness of something he has seen or had knowledge of, then he will be responsible: (BBE NIV)<a href="/leviticus/5-2.htm">Leviticus 5:2</a> If anyone becomes unclean through touching unconsciously some unclean thing, such as the dead body of an unclean beast or of unclean cattle or of any unclean animal which goes flat on the earth, he will be responsible: (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Leviticus 5:3</a> Or if he becomes unclean through touching unconsciously any unclean thing of man, whatever it may be, when it is made clear to him he will be responsible: (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/5-4.htm">Leviticus 5:4</a> Or if anyone, without thought, takes an oath to do evil or to do good, whatever he says without thought, with an oath, having no knowledge of what he is doing; when it becomes clear to him, he will be responsible for any of these things. (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/5-5.htm">Leviticus 5:5</a> And whoever is responsible for any such sin, let him make a statement openly of his wrongdoing; (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/5-17.htm">Leviticus 5:17</a> And if anyone does wrong, and does any of the things which the Lord has given orders are not to be done, though he has no knowledge of it, still he is in the wrong and he is responsible. (BBE NIV)<a href="/leviticus/5-19.htm">Leviticus 5:19</a> It is an offering for his error: he is certainly responsible before the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/7-18.htm">Leviticus 7:18</a> If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him who offers it. It will be an abomination, and the soul who eats any of it will bear his iniquity. (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">Leviticus 9:1</a> And on the eighth day Moses sent for Aaron and his sons and the responsible men of Israel; (BBE)<a href="/leviticus/17-16.htm">Leviticus 17:16</a> But if he doesn't wash them, or bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity.'" (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/19-8.htm">Leviticus 19:8</a> but everyone who eats it shall bear his iniquity, because he has profaned the holy thing of Yahweh, and that soul shall be cut off from his people. (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/20-17.htm">Leviticus 20:17</a> "'If a man takes his sister, his father's daughter, or his mother's daughter, and sees her nakedness, and she sees his nakedness; it is a shameful thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of the children of their people: he has uncovered his sister's nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity. (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/20-19.htm">Leviticus 20:19</a> "'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother's sister, nor of your father's sister; for he has made naked his close relative: they shall bear their iniquity. (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/20-20.htm">Leviticus 20:20</a> If a man lies with his uncle's wife, he has uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless. (See NIV)<a href="/leviticus/24-15.htm">Leviticus 24:15</a> You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying,'Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Numbers 1:53</a> But the Levites shall encamp around the Tabernacle of the Testimony, that there may be no wrath on the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be responsible for the Tabernacle of the Testimony." (WEB NIV)<a href="/numbers/3-7.htm">Numbers 3:7</a> In order that they may be responsible to him and to all Israel for the care of the Tent of meeting, and to do the work of the House; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Numbers 3:25</a> The duty of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, its covering, and the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting, (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Numbers 3:28</a> Those who were numbered of them, the males from one month old and over, were eight thousand, six hundred, who were responsible for the care of the holy place. (BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a> Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, will be head over all the Levites and overseer of those responsible for the care of the holy place. (BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Numbers 3:38</a> Those who encamp before the tabernacle eastward, in front of the Tent of Meeting toward the sunrise, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the requirements of the sanctuary for the duty of the children of Israel. The stranger who comes near shall be put to death. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a> And Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, is to be responsible for the oil for the light, and the sweet perfumes for burning, and the regular meal offering, and the holy oil; the House and the holy place and everything in it will be in his care. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/4-32.htm">Numbers 4:32</a> And the pillars of the open space outside it, with their bases and their nails and cords and all the instruments used, and everything which has to be done there; all the instruments for which they are responsible are to be numbered by name. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/7-9.htm">Numbers 7:9</a> But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because the service of the sanctuary belonged to them; they carried it on their shoulders. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Numbers 10:17</a> Then the House was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who were responsible for moving the House, went forward. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16</a> And the Lord said to Moses, Send for seventy of the responsible men of Israel, who are in your opinion men of weight and authority over the people; make them come to the Tent of meeting and be there with you. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/11-24.htm">Numbers 11:24</a> And Moses went out and gave the people the words of the Lord: and he took seventy of the responsible men of the people, placing them round the Tent. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/11-30.htm">Numbers 11:30</a> Then Moses, with the responsible men of Israel, went back to the tent-circle. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/16-25.htm">Numbers 16:25</a> So Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the responsible men of Israel went with him. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1</a> And the Lord said to Aaron, You and your sons and your father's family are to be responsible for all wrongdoing in relation to the holy place: and you and your sons are to be responsible for the errors which come about in your work as priests. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/18-3.htm">Numbers 18:3</a> They are to do your orders and be responsible for the work of the Tent; but they may not come near the vessels of the holy place or the altar, so that death may not overtake them or you. (BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/18-4.htm">Numbers 18:4</a> They shall be joined to you, and keep the responsibility of the Tent of Meeting, for all the service of the Tent: and a stranger shall not come near to you. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a> You are to be responsible for the holy place and the altar, so that wrath may never again come on the children of Israel. (BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a> And you and your sons with you are to be responsible as priests for the altar and everything on it, and everything inside the veil; you are to do the work of priests; I have given you your position as priests; and any other man who comes near will be put to death. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/18-23.htm">Numbers 18:23</a> But the Levites are to do the work of the Tent of meeting, and be responsible for errors in connection with it: this is a law for ever through all your generations; and among the children of Israel they will have no heritage. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/22-4.htm">Numbers 22:4</a> Then Moab said to the responsible men of Midian, It is clear that this great people will be the destruction of everything round us, making a meal of us as the ox does of the grass of the field. At that time Balak, the son of Zippor, was king of Moab. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/22-7.htm">Numbers 22:7</a> So the responsible men of Moab and Midian went away, taking in their hands rewards for the prophet; and they came to Balaam and said to him what Balak had given them orders to say. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/30-15.htm">Numbers 30:15</a> But if at some time after hearing of them, he makes them without force, then he is responsible for her wrongdoing. (BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Numbers 31:30</a> Of the children of Israel's half, you shall take one drawn out of every fifty, of the persons, of the cattle, of the donkeys, and of the flocks, even of all the livestock, and give them to the Levites, who perform the duty of the tabernacle of Yahweh." (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/31-47.htm">Numbers 31:47</a> even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one drawn out of every fifty, both of man and of animal, and gave them to the Levites, who performed the duty of the tabernacle of Yahweh; as Yahweh commanded Moses. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-24.htm">Numbers 35:24</a> Then let the meeting of the people be judge between the man responsible for the death and him who has the right of punishment for blood, acting by these rules: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Numbers 35:25</a> And let the people keep the man responsible for the death safe from the hands of him who has the right of punishment for blood, and send him back to his safe town where he had gone in flight: there let him be till the death of the high priest who was marked with the holy oil. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Numbers 35:27</a> And the giver of punishment, meeting him outside the walls of the town, puts him to death, he will not be responsible for his blood: (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/1-12.htm">Deuteronomy 1:12</a> How is it possible for me by myself to be responsible for you, and undertake the weight of all your troubles and your arguments? (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Deuteronomy 17:8</a> If you are not able to give a decision as to who is responsible for a death, or who is right in a cause, or who gave the first blow in a fight, and there is a division of opinion about it in your town: then go to the place marked out by the Lord your God; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/18-19.htm">Deuteronomy 18:19</a> And whoever does not give ear to my words which he will say in my name, will be responsible to me. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/19-10.htm">Deuteronomy 19:10</a> So that in all your land, which the Lord your God is giving you for your heritage, no man may be wrongly put to death, for which you will be responsible. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/19-12.htm">Deuteronomy 19:12</a> The responsible men of his town are to send and take him, and give him up to the one who has the right of punishment to be put to death. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-2.htm">Deuteronomy 21:2</a> Then your responsible men and your judges are to come out, and give orders for the distance from the dead body to the towns round about it to be measured; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-3.htm">Deuteronomy 21:3</a> And whichever town is nearest to the body, the responsible men of that town are to take from the herd a young cow which has never been used for work or put under the yoke; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-6.htm">Deuteronomy 21:6</a> And all the responsible men of that town which is nearest to the dead man, washing their hands over the cow whose neck was broken in the valley, (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Deuteronomy 21:8</a> Have mercy, O Lord, on your people Israel whom you have made free, and take away from your people the crime of a death without cause. Then they will no longer be responsible for the man's death. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19</a> Then let his father and mother take him to the responsible men of the town, to the public place; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Deuteronomy 22:15</a> Then let the girl's father and mother put before the responsible men of the town, in the public place, signs that the girl was a virgin: (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/22-16.htm">Deuteronomy 22:16</a> And let the girl's father say to the responsible men, I gave my daughter to this man for his wife, but he has no love for her; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18</a> Then the responsible men of the town are to give the man his punishment; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Deuteronomy 23:21</a> When you take an oath to the Lord, do not be slow to give effect to it: for without doubt the Lord your God will make you responsible, and will put it to your account as sin. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/25-7.htm">Deuteronomy 25:7</a> But if the man says he will not take his brother's wife, then let the wife go to the responsible men of the town, and say, My husband's brother will not keep his brother's name living in Israel; he will not do what it is right for a husband's brother to do. 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