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The Demand for Pure Justice
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill highlight that the original Hebrew emphatically repeats the word for justice ('Justice, justice'). This repetition stresses the need for unwavering and strict pursuit of equity. It serves as a powerful reminder to be vigilant against favoritism, hatred, or any deception that could corrupt a just outcome.
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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…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 16:20
16th Century
Theologian
That which is altogether just131 Through emphatic repetition, God impresses upon judges that they should diligently pursue equi…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 16:20
17th Century
Pastor
That which is altogether just you shall follow
Or "justice", "justice" F1 , strict justice, and nothing e…
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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…