9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.
9 For every breach of trust, whether it is for an ox, for a donkey, for a sheep, for a cloak, or for any kind of lost thing, of which one says, 'This is it,' the case of both parties shall come before God. The one whom God condemns shall pay double to his neighbor.
9 "In all cases of stolen goods, whether oxen, donkeys, sheep, clothing, anything in fact missing of which someone says, 'That's mine,' both parties must come before the judges. The one the judges pronounce guilty must pay double to the other.
9 "For any kind of trespass, whether it concerns an ox, a donkey, a sheep, or clothing, or for any kind of lost thing which another claims to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whomever the judges condemn shall pay double to his neighbor.
9 "Suppose there is a dispute between two people who both claim to own a particular ox, donkey, sheep, article of clothing, or any lost property. Both parties must come before God, and the person whom God declares guilty must pay double compensation to the other.
28 Thou shalt not revile the gods,
28 "You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
28 "Don't curse God; and don't damn your leaders.
28 "You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
28 "You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.
Judicial laws.
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what we do maliciously, but for what we do heedlessly. Therefore, when we have done harm to our neighbour, we should make restitution, though not compelled by law. Let these scriptures lead our souls to remember, that if the grace of God has indeed appeared to us, then it has taught us, and enabled us so to conduct ourselves by its holy power, that denying ungodliness and wordly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, Titus 2:12. And the grace of God teaches us, that as the Lord is our portion, there is enough in him to satisfy all the desires of our souls.
821 God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the "gods":
821 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
821 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
821 God calls the judges into his courtroom, he puts all the judges in the dock.
821 A Psalm of Asaph. God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.
821 God presides over heaven's court; he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings:
(Read Psalm 82:1-5)
Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; and bad ones, who mean ill, are under Divine restraint. The authority of God is to be submitted to, in those governors whom his providence places over us. But when justice is turned from what is right, no good can be expected. The evil actions of public persons are public mischiefs.
6 "I said, 'You are "gods"; you are all sons of the Most High.'
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
6 I said, "You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you;
6 "I commissioned you judges, each one of you, deputies of the High God,
6 I said, "You are gods, And all of you are children of the Most High.
6 I say, 'You are gods; you are all children of the Most High.
(Read Psalm 82:6-8)
It is hard for men to have honour put upon them, and not to be proud of it. But all the rulers of the earth shall die, and all their honour shall be laid in the dust. God governs the world. There is a righteous God to whom we may go, and on whom we may depend. This also has respect to the kingdom of the Messiah. Considering the state of affairs in the world, we have need to pray that the Lord Jesus would speedily rule over all nations, in truth, righteousness, and peace.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
34 Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I said, you are gods'?
34 Jesus said, "I'm only quoting your inspired Scriptures, where God said, 'I tell you - you are gods.'
34 Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods" '?
34 Jesus replied, "It is written in your own Scriptures that God said to certain leaders of the people, 'I say, you are gods!'
(Read John 10:31-38)
Christ's works of power and mercy proclaim him to be over all, God blessed for evermore, that all may know and believe He is in the Father, and the Father in Him. Whom the Father sends, he sanctifies. The holy God will reward, and therefore will employ, none but such as he makes holy. The Father was in the Son, so that by Divine power he wrought his miracles; the Son was so in the Father, that he knew the whole of His mind. This we cannot by searching find out to perfection, but we may know and believe these declarations of Christ.
35 If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came-and Scripture cannot be set aside-
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came--and Scripture cannot be broken--
35 If God called your ancestors 'gods' - and Scripture doesn't lie -
35 If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken),
35 And you know that the Scriptures cannot be altered. So if those people who received God's message were called 'gods,'
(Read John 10:31-38)
Christ's works of power and mercy proclaim him to be over all, God blessed for evermore, that all may know and believe He is in the Father, and the Father in Him. Whom the Father sends, he sanctifies. The holy God will reward, and therefore will employ, none but such as he makes holy. The Father was in the Son, so that by Divine power he wrought his miracles; the Son was so in the Father, that he knew the whole of His mind. This we cannot by searching find out to perfection, but we may know and believe these declarations of Christ.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 22:9
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Judicial laws.
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what we do maliciously, but for what we do heedlessly. Therefore, when we have done harm to our neighbour, we should make restitution, though not compelled by law. Let these scriptures lead our souls to remember, that if the grace of God has indeed appeared to us, then it has taught us, and enabled us so to conduct ourselves by its holy power, that denying ungodliness and wordly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, Titus 2:12. And the grace of God teaches us, that as the Lord is our portion, there is enough in him to satisfy all the desires of our souls.