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The Three Pillars of Justice
Commentators explain that this verse lays out three specific prohibitions for judges: do not intentionally pervert justice, do not show partiality based on wealth or relationship, and do not accept bribes. These commands were essential for establishing a righteous society under God's law.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 16:18–22
18th Century
Theologian
These verses are closely connected in subject with the following chapter and introduce certain directions for the administration of justice and the…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 16:19
19th Century
Bishop
See Exodus 23:6; Exodus 23:8.
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 16:19
17th Century
Pastor
You shall not wrest judgment Or pervert it, pass a wrong sentence, or act contrary to justice; this is said to the judges as a dire…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 16:18–22
17th Century
Minister
Care is taken for the due administration of justice. All partiality must be set aside, so that right is done to all, and wrong to none.
Care…