Exodus 23:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speakb in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: ”

Exodus 23:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

These four commands, addressed to the conscience, are illustrations of the ninth commandment, mainly in reference to the giving of evidence in legal causes. Compare 1 Kings 21:10 ; Acts 6:11 ....
Exodus 23:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause (a) to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: (a) Do that which is godly, though few favour it.
Exodus 23:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 23:1-9 R. Justice. Form and substance also separate this group from the Judgments and ally it with the Words of Yahweh in the Covenant Book. Circulating groundless reports ( Exodus 23:1...
Exodus 23:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

evil-injury . Hebrew. r . a. a. See App-44. speak . testify. decline . "turn away [and follow]". Figure of speech Ellipsis (App-6. a).
Exodus 23:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment : Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil - Be singular. Singularity,...
Exodus 23:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil— As the former verse, no less than the latter part of this and the third, refers to testimony and judgment, one would imagine, that this also must have...
Exodus 23:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Thou shalt not follow a multitude, х rabiym ( H7227 )] - many. T...
Exodus 23:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Book of the Covenant (concluded) 1-19. Miscellaneous Laws.
Exodus 23:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

XXIII. (1-19) The “miscellaneous laws” are here continued. From Exodus 23:1 to Exodus 23:9 no kind of sequence in the laws can be traced; from Exodus 23:10 to the first clause of Exodus 23:...
Exodus 23:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE LESSER LAW. Exodus 20:18 - Exodus 23:33 . With the close of the Decalogue and its universal obligations, we approach a brief code of laws, purely Hebrew, but of the deepest moral interest...
Exodus 23:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Laws of Conduct and Worship Exodus 23:1-17 We may apply these various precepts to our own hearts. Many of them breathe the very spirit of Christ. We must watch our speech, so that no man's char...
Exodus 23:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The enactments now recorded have to do with the administration of justice. A study of them reveals that true justice is always merciful and yet makes sterner demand than any moral code of laws. The d...
Exodus 23:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

For the propriety of this, see the gospel. Matthew 7:13-14 .
Exodus 23:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil ,.... The Targums of Jerusalem and Jonathan add, but to do good. As in private life, the examples of the many, who are generally the most wicked, are not...
Exodus 23:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: Ver. 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude. ] The way to hell is broad...
Exodus 23:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Thou shalt not follow a multitude Either their counsel or their example; to do evil General usage will never excuse us in any ill practice; nor is the broad way ever the safer for its being crow...
Exodus 23:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

INSISTENCE ON HONESTY (vs.1-9) Consistently with the language of law, the question of honesty is looked at from a negative viewpoint, that is, emphasizing what one should not do. How easily one m...
Exodus 23:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Judicial Laws. B. C. 1491. 1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand wit...
Exodus 23:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Thou shalt not follow a multitude, either their counsel or example. But the Hebrew rabbin both here and in the following clause is by some rendered great men , men in power and authority, whom w...
Exodus 23:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Regulations Concerning Behaviour to One's Neighbour ( Exodus 23:1-9 ). There is an interesting pattern to the following verses. (Compare Exodus 23:1 with Exodus 23:7 ; Exodus 23:2 with Exodu...
Exodus 23:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 23:1 Thou shalt not raise] = tissa , from the inf. napa , in its simple sense, “to carry,” and in its ethical, “to bear about in the heart.” Hence tissa is a pregna...
Exodus 23:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 23:1 . Put not thine hand with the wicked, do not conspire or agree with them. Exodus 23:3 . Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man. The meaning of this and the former verse is, ther...
Exodus 23:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Thou shalt not fellow a multitude to do evil. Following the multitude prohibited I. Explain the nature of this precept. 1. It is here assumed that the multitude do evil. This may be inferred...
Exodus 23:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

THE BOOK OF THE COVENANT .— Continued . EXPOSITION Exodus 23:1-2 MISCELLANEOUS LAWS — continued . The same want of logical arrangement appears in this chapter as in the preced...
Exodus 23:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Further Ordinances Regarding Social Relations
Exodus 23:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Exodus 23:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil — General usage will never excuse us in any ill practice; nor is the broad way ever the safer for its being crowded. We must inquire what we ought to do...

Exodus 23:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 23:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Exodus 23:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 23:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 23:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 23:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 23:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 23:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 23:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 23:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 23:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes