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The Root of Injustice
Commentators emphasize that the judge's two defining traits are linked: he "feared not God" and therefore "regarded not man." Scholars explain that a lack of reverence for God naturally leads to a disregard for human rights and justice. This characterization serves as a negative example, implicitly teaching that true justice begins with the fear of the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 18:2
18th Century
Theologian
A judge which feared not God. One appointed by law to determine causes brought before him. This judge had no reverence for God, and conseq…
AT Robertson
On Luke 18:2
Regarded not (μη εντρεπομενος). Present middle participle of εντρεπω, old verb, to turn one on himself, to shame one, to reverence one. This was a …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:2
19th Century
Bishop
There was in a city a judge.—These words have historical interest, as they testify to the general disorganization and corruption of justic…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:1–7
19th Century
Preacher
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying, There was in a city a judge, which feare…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:2
The designation “unjust judge” is similar to the idiom in 16:8, “the dishonest manager.” Therefore we should probably understand the judge to be a …
John Gill
On Luke 18:2
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, there was in a city a judge
In every city in the land of Israel, there was a sanhedrim, or court of judicatu…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
All God's people are praying people. Here, earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even wit…