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Topical Bible: Cops

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Cops</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/cops.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/romans/13-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/o/officers.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Cops</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/copper-worker.htm" title="Copper-worker">&#9668;</a> Cops <a href="/topical/c/coptic.htm" title="Coptic">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#top" title="Topical Bible Verses">Topical</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the context of a Bible Encyclopedia or Topical Bible, the term "cops" as understood in modern parlance does not directly appear in the biblical text. However, the concept of law enforcement and maintaining order is present throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the divine mandate for justice and righteousness.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation for Law and Order</b><br><br>The Bible establishes the importance of law and order as a reflection of God's character. In the Old Testament, God provided the Israelites with the Law through Moses, which included commandments and statutes to govern the community (Exodus 20; <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Deuteronomy 5</a>). These laws were intended to maintain social order and reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b>Role of Authorities</b><br><br>The New Testament further elaborates on the role of authorities in maintaining order. <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a> states, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have his approval. For he is God&#8217;s servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God&#8217;s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer."<br><br>This passage underscores the belief that governing authorities, including those who enforce the law, are instituted by God to promote justice and restrain evil. The "sword" mentioned symbolizes the authority to enforce laws and maintain peace.<br><br><b>Justice and Righteousness</b><br><br>The Bible consistently emphasizes justice and righteousness as central to God's kingdom. <a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Proverbs 21:15</a> states, "Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity." This highlights the joy and peace that come from just governance and the fear it instills in those who do wrong.<br><br><b>Biblical Examples of Law Enforcement</b><br><br>While the Bible does not describe modern police forces, it does provide examples of individuals and groups tasked with maintaining order. In the Old Testament, judges and leaders like Moses and Joshua were responsible for upholding the law and ensuring justice (<a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">Exodus 18:13-26</a>; <a href="/joshua/1-10.htm">Joshua 1:10-11</a>). In the New Testament, Roman soldiers and centurions are depicted as enforcers of Roman law, sometimes interacting with Jesus and the apostles (<a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a>; <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10:1-48</a>).<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Conduct</b><br><br>The Bible calls for those in positions of authority to act with integrity and fairness. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> states, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse serves as a moral compass for those in law enforcement, emphasizing justice, mercy, and humility.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly mention "cops" as understood today, it provides a robust framework for understanding the role of law enforcement within God's design for society. Authorities are seen as divinely appointed to uphold justice, protect the innocent, and punish wrongdoing, reflecting the character of God who is just and righteous.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3</a></span><br>For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Romans 13:2</a></span><br>Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Romans 13:5</a></span><br>Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br>Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. 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