In the context of biblical principles, the role of policemen can be understood through the lens of authority, justice, and the maintenance of order, as ordained by God. While the Bible does not specifically mention "policemen" as we understand the term today, it provides a framework for understanding their role through the broader concept of governing authorities.

Authority and Governance

The Bible emphasizes the importance of respecting and submitting to governing authorities, as they are instituted by God to maintain order and justice. Romans 13:1-4 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 right, and you will have his approval. For he is God’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’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer."

This passage underscores the divine sanction of authority figures, including policemen, as agents of justice and order. They are seen as servants of God, tasked with the responsibility of upholding the law and protecting the community from wrongdoing.

Justice and Righteousness

The Bible places a strong emphasis on justice and righteousness, principles that are central to the duties of policemen. Micah 6:8 declares: "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?" Policemen, in their role as enforcers of the law, are called to act justly, ensuring that justice is served fairly and impartially.

Proverbs 21:15 further highlights the joy of justice: "Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity." Policemen, by executing justice, contribute to the joy and peace of the righteous while deterring those who engage in wrongdoing.

Protection and Service

The role of policemen as protectors aligns with biblical teachings on the protection of the innocent and the vulnerable. Psalm 82:3-4 exhorts: "Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked." Policemen serve as protectors of society, tasked with defending those who cannot defend themselves and ensuring the safety and security of the community.

Moral Conduct and Integrity

The Bible also emphasizes the importance of moral conduct and integrity for those in positions of authority. Policemen are expected to uphold high ethical standards, reflecting the character of God in their duties. Proverbs 11:3 states: "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them." Integrity is crucial for policemen, as their actions and decisions have significant impacts on the lives of individuals and the community as a whole.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention policemen, it provides a comprehensive framework for understanding their role through the principles of authority, justice, protection, and integrity. Policemen, as enforcers of the law, are seen as servants of God, entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining order and justice in society.(n.) Plural of Policeman.4465. rhabdouchos -- a rod holder, ie (a Roman) lictor (one ...
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What Happened
... There were policemen, you say. But policemen in India are not as at home.
Policemen can be bribed. And now we are looking in again. ...
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Diamond Managed with Many Blunders to Read this Rhyme to his ...
... he had a good notion of where about it was, and he remembered the address well enough;
so by asking his way some twenty times, mostly of policemen, he came at ...
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Drunkenness.
... with disturbing the peace. The policemen were sworn, and one of them told
this story, to which the other one agreed. He said: "I ...
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Power --Its Source
... along down these graces; and if we only just brought forth the fruit of the Spirit,
what a world we would have; there would be no need of any policemen; a man ...
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Holiness Demanded
... There are some who, for special reasons best known to themselves, do not like it,
just as no thieves ever like policemen or gaols; yet there it stands, and it ...
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A Book of Modern Social Inquiry Has a Shape that is Somewhat ...
... as a rule with an analysis, with statistics, tables of population, decrease of crime
among Congregationalists, growth of hysteria among policemen, and similar ...
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June the Fourteenth the Law in the Heart
... His statutes become our songs. Laws that are loved are no longer dreadful
policemen, but compassionate friends. "O! how I love Thy ...
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The Cocal
... a fancy to some goods of his master's; and had retreated, to enjoy them the more
securely, into the southern forests, with a couple of brown policemen on his ...
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The Lessons of the Street.
... Savages, not in gloomy forests, but under the strength of gas-light, and the eyes
of policemen; with war-whoops and clubs very much the same, and garments as ...
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The Paradoxes of Christianity
... and pianos . . . and policemen." The whole case for civilization is that
the case for it is complex. It has done so many things. ...
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Policemen (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Policemen (2 Occurrences). Acts 16:35 But when it was
day, the authorities sent the police, saying, Let these men go. (See NAS). ...
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Police (10 Occurrences)

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Policy (3 Occurrences)

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Pisidia (2 Occurrences)
... Pisidia, and Ramsay has pointed out in confirmation of this view that a considerable
number of Pisidian inscriptions refer to the armed policemen and soldiers ...
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