Quotes about Decree

For the Lord GOD of Hosts will carry out the destruction decreed upon the whole land.

So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.

I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.

“You must not marry or have sons or daughters in this place.”

The captain of the guard found Jeremiah and said to him, “The LORD your God decreed this disaster on this place,

The LORD has done what He planned; He has accomplished His decree, which He ordained in days of old; He has overthrown you without pity. He has let the enemy gloat over you and exalted the horn of your foes.

I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”

So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.

“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.

Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded:

You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue,