Exodus 23:3

Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:3

BSB

And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.

AKJV

Neither shall you countenance a poor man in his cause.

CPDV

Likewise, you shall not show pity in judgment of the poor.

ERV

neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause.

NHEB

neither shall you favor a poor man in his cause.

SMT

And the poor one thou shalt not make proud in his cause.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 23:3

NeithershaltthoucountenanceH1921VerbapoorH1800AdjectivemaninhiscauseH7379Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 23:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 23:3

Summary

Judge poor people fairly regardless

Event

Command on fair judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC