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Justice for Sale
All commentators agree that this verse condemns leaders who pervert justice for personal gain. They accept bribes to declare guilty people innocent and to strip the righteous of their just standing. This act of selling justice is presented as a severe offense against God's law.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:23
18th Century
Theologian
Which justify - This refers, undoubtedly, to magistrates. They gave unjust decisions.
For reward - For bribes.
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:23
16th Century
Theologian
Who justify the wicked for a reward. He censures a corruption which at that time abounded in judgment-seats, and points out the reason why…
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:23
17th Century
Pastor
Which justify the wicked for reward This is either spoken of judges, and civil magistrates, who gave the cause in favour …
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 5:8–23
17th Century
Minister
Here is a woe to those who set their hearts on the wealth of the world. It is not that it is sinful for those who have a house and a field to purch…