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Judgment that Creates Peace
The phrase 'judgment of truth and peace' means more than just a correct verdict. Commentators explain it as a judgment so fair that it restores harmony. One scholar cites an ancient proverb suggesting that even the person who loses a case should be able to 'sing and go his way,' because a righteous judgment has prevented them from wrongfully keeping what wasn't theirs. True justice, therefore, is a foundation for communal peace.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
These are the things that you shall do - He exhorts them to the same duties to which the former prophets had exhorted their fathers…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 8:16
19th Century
Bishop
Judgment of truth and peace — i.e., in accordance with the true facts of the case, and such judgment as would tend to pea…
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: an…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
These [are] the things that you shall do Which were duties incumbent on them, and which it became them to perform, under …
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 8:9–17
17th Century
Minister
Only those who lay their hands to the plough of duty will have them strengthened with the promises of mercy: those who avoid their fathers' faults …