For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
Because their protector is powerful; he will fight for their rights against you.
God is warning that He is a mighty defender who will stand up for those who are being wronged.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, society placed a high value on protecting the vulnerable, such as orphans and widows, as commanded in the Mosaic Law to ensure justice and care for the marginalized. Proverbs 23:11 is part of a wisdom saying that warns against encroaching on the property or rights of the fatherless, emphasizing that God serves as their powerful Redeemer who will intervene on their behalf. This concept of a Redeemer draws from the cultural practice of a kinsman-redeemer, who in Israelite tradition would act as a defender and advocate for family members in distress.
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