Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Don't be unfair when making judgments or decisions. Don't favor someone just because they're poor, and don't show special treatment to someone just because they're powerful or wealthy. Instead, judge your neighbor fairly and righteously.
God is calling His people to be completely fair in their judgments, treating both poor and rich people equally without bias.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of God's laws for their newly formed nation after leaving Egypt. In ancient societies, it was common for judges to favor the wealthy and powerful who could offer bribes, or sometimes to show favoritism toward the poor out of pity. God was establishing a justice system based on truth and righteousness rather than social status or personal gain.
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