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Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> and impartial in your judgments. Hear the cases of those who are poor as well as those who are rich. Don’t be afraid of anyone’s anger, for the decision you make is God’s decision. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.’ <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> You shall not be partial in judgment. You shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the judgment is God’s. And the case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid in any man’s presence, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You are not to show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You are not to be afraid of any person, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too difficult for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not fear man, for the judgment is God&#8217s. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not fear man, for the judgment is God’s. And the case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not fear man, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear and pay attention to the [cases of the] least [important] as well as the great. You shall not fear man, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you [to judge], you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who shows up in your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Be impartial in your decisions. Listen to the least important people the same way you listen to the most important people. Never be afraid of anyone, since your decisions come from God. You may bring me any case that's too hard for you, and I will hear it." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Show no partiality in your decisions; judge everyone on the same basis, no matter who they are. Do not be afraid of anyone, for the decisions you make come from God. If any case is too difficult for you, bring it to me, and I will decide it.' <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> When you hold a hearing, don't be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.' <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike; you shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it." <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring to me, and I will hear it. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> you do not discern faces in judgment; you hear the little as well as the great; you are not afraid of the face of any, for the judgment is God’s, and the thing which is too hard for you, you bring near to me, and I have heard it. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> ye do not discern faces in judgment; as the little so the great ye do hear; ye are not afraid of the face of any, for the judgment is God's, and the thing which is too hard for you, ye bring near unto me, and I have heard it; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Ye shall not look upon faces in judgment; as the small so the great shall ye hear; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is to God; and the word which shall be hard for you, ye shall bring to me and I heard it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> There shall be no favoritism to any persons. So you shall listen to the little as well as to the great. And you shall not accept anyone’s reputation, for this is the judgment of God. But if anything seems difficult to you, then refer it to me, and I will hear it.’ <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> In rendering judgment, do not consider who a person is; give ear to the lowly and to the great alike, fearing no one, for the judgment is God’s. Any case that is too difficult for you bring to me and I will hear it.” <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You must not be partial in judging: hear out the small and the great alike; you shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the judgment is God’s. Any case that is too hard for you, bring to me, and I will hear it.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You shall not be partial to persons in judgment; but you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is God's; and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it to me, and I will hear it. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Do not accept persons in judgment; listen to the small like the great; you shall not be afraid before a man, because judgment is of God, and the matter that is hard for you, bring to me, and I shall hear it.’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of any man; for the judgment is God's; and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thou shalt not have respect to persons in judgment, thou shalt judge small and great equally; thou shalt not shrink from before the person of a man, for the judgment is God's; and whatsoever matter shall be too hard for you, ye shall bring it to me, and I will hear it. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=151" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Moses Appoints Leaders</a> …16At that time I charged your judges: “Hear the disputes between your brothers, and judge fairly between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: ṯak·kî·rū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To regard, recognize. ">Show no partiality</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nîm (N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: bam·miš·pāṭ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">in judging;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: tiš·mā·‘ūn (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: Pn) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: kaq·qā·ṭōn (Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">both small</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: kag·gā·ḏōl (Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">and great alike.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: ṯā·ḡū·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">be intimidated</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">anyone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ham·miš·pāṭ (Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">judgment</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">belongs to God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: taq·ri·ḇūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp:: Pn) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">And bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: wə·had·dā·ḇār (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">any case</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7185.htm" title="7185: yiq·šeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be hard, severe or fierce. A primitive root; properly, to be dense, i.e. Tough or severe.">too difficult</a> <a href="/hebrew/mik·kem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ū·šə·ma‘·tîw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and I will hear it.”</a> 18And at that time I commanded you all the things you were to do.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1-9</a> My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a> You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a> These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2-3</a> You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd. / And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">2 Chronicles 19:6-7</a> Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a> For God does not show favoritism. <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a> Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a> “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/john/7-24.htm">John 7:24</a> Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.” <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a> Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a> who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a> But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You shall not respect persons in judgment; but you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it to me, and I will hear it.shall not<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:<a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a> Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.<a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a> Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.ye shall hear<a href="/exodus/23-3.htm">Exodus 23:3,6,7</a> Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause… <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3,4</a> Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you… <a href="/job/22-6.htm">Job 22:6-9</a> For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing… ye shall not<a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm">1 Kings 21:8-14</a> So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth… <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Job 31:34</a> Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?<a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.the judgment<a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">2 Chronicles 19:6</a> And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.the cause<a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Deuteronomy 17:8-10</a> If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose; … <a href="/exodus/18-18.htm">Exodus 18:18,22,26</a> Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/22-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/numbers/5-3.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/numbers/16-30.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Case</a> <a href="/numbers/35-33.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/22-27.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/numbers/31-46.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Show</a> <a href="/numbers/33-54.htm">Small</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/1-21.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-22.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-21.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-3.htm">Case</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-30.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Show</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Small</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 1</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-6.htm">briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-14.htm">of giving them officers</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-19.htm">of sending the spies to search the land</a> 34. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-34.htm">of his anger for their incredulity</a> 41. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-41.htm">and disobedience</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Show no partiality in judging; This directive emphasizes the importance of impartiality in justice, a principle deeply rooted in the Mosaic Law. Partiality, or favoritism, is condemned throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a>, <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a>). In the ancient Near Eastern context, justice systems often favored the wealthy and powerful, but Israel was called to a higher standard, reflecting God's own impartial nature (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>).hear both small and great alike. This phrase underscores the equal treatment of all individuals, regardless of their social or economic status. In a society where class distinctions were pronounced, this command ensured that the rights of the poor and marginalized were protected (<a href="/exodus/23-3.htm">Exodus 23:3</a>, <a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2</a>). It reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for justice and equity (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>).Do not be intimidated by anyone, Judges were to exercise courage and integrity, resisting pressure from influential figures. This echoes the biblical narrative where leaders like Joshua were encouraged to be strong and courageous (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>). The fear of man can lead to compromised justice, but reliance on God provides the strength to uphold righteousness (<a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a>).for judgment belongs to God. This statement acknowledges that ultimate justice is divine. Judges serve as God's representatives, administering His justice on earth (<a href="/psalms/82.htm">Psalm 82:1-4</a>). It reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where God was the supreme authority. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Christ is depicted as the ultimate judge (<a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22</a>).And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.” Moses, as the leader and prophet, served as the final arbiter in complex cases, prefiguring Christ as the ultimate mediator and judge (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). This system ensured that justice was not hindered by human limitations. It also highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and guidance in difficult situations, a theme prevalent in the wisdom literature (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> - The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments and instructions to the people. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> - The chosen people of God, receiving guidance on how to live justly and righteously. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judges.htm">Judges</a> - Appointed leaders among the Israelites tasked with making fair and impartial decisions. 4. <a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a> - The land God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are preparing to enter. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> - The ultimate judge and authority, whose standards of justice are to be upheld by the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/impartiality_in_judgment.htm">Impartiality in Judgment</a> As believers, we are called to judge fairly, without favoritism, reflecting God's just nature. This applies to all areas of life, including personal relationships and professional settings. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> Leaders should not fear human opinion or pressure but should stand firm in God's truth, knowing that ultimate judgment belongs to Him. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_wisdom.htm">Seeking Wisdom</a> When faced with difficult decisions, we should seek guidance from God and wise counsel, acknowledging our limitations and God's sovereignty. <a href="/topical/e/equality_before_god.htm">Equality Before God</a> Recognize that all people, regardless of status or background, are equal before God. This should influence how we treat others in our communities. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_leaders.htm">Responsibility of Leaders</a> Those in positions of authority have a responsibility to uphold justice and righteousness, serving as representatives of God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 1</a> <a href="/q/have_you_shared_your_requests_with_god.htm">What does 'God is no respecter of persons' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_nepotism.htm">What is the Bible's stance on nepotism?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_demand_flawless_sacrifices.htm">In Deuteronomy 17:1, why does God demand a flawless sacrifice instead of focusing on inward devotion?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_priests'_powers_checked_in_deut._17.htm">In Deuteronomy 17:8-12, what ensures that the priests and judges--rather than impartial authorities--aren't abusing their power when settling disputes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The judgment is God's.--Comp. St. Paul in <a href="/context/romans/13-1.htm" title="Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.">Romans 13:1-4</a>, which is, again, only an expansion of this sentence. For the latter part of this verse comp. <a href="/context/exodus/18-22.htm" title="And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for yourself, and they shall bear the burden with you.">Exodus 18:22-26</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Ye shall not respect persons; literally, look at or regard aces, i.e. ye shall not deal partially, favoring the one party rather than the other (comp. <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2, 3</a>; <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a>); the small as well as the great were to be heard, and neither for favor nor from fear were they to pervert justice. The judgment is God's; i.e. appointed by God and administered in his name, the judge acting for God and by his authority, and being answerable to him (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">2 Chronicles 19:6</a>). Hence the phrases, "to inquire of God," "to bring before God" (<a href="/exodus/18-15.htm">Exodus 18:15, 19</a>; <a href="/exodus/21-6.htm">Exodus 21:6</a>; <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Exodus 22:8</a>, etc.) phrases still in use among the Arabs for a summoning to judicial trial. In the case of a matter coming before the judges which they found it beyond their power to decide, they were to bring it before Moses as a superior authority (see <a href="/exodus/18-26.htm">Exodus 18:26</a>) "Some think there were certain causes reserved to the cognizance of Moses; but the contrary appears by these words, that all manner of causes were brought before the judges; and they, not the people, brought such causes before Moses as they found too hard for them to determine. So that they, not the person whose cause it was, judged of the difficulty of the cause. See Selden, lib. 1. "De Synedriis, cap. 16." (Bishop Patrick). <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Show no partiality תַכִּ֨ירוּ (ṯak·kî·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> To regard, recognize in judging; בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֗ט (bam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style hear תִּשְׁמָע֔וּן (tiš·mā·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently [both] small כַּקָּטֹ֤ן (kaq·qā·ṭōn) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> Small, young, unimportant and great alike. כַּגָּדֹל֙ (kag·gā·ḏōl) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent Do not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be intimidated תָג֙וּרוּ֙ (ṯā·ḡū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility by מִכֶּ֔ם (mik·kem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of anyone, אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction judgment הַמִּשְׁפָּ֖ט (ham·miš·pāṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style belongs to God. לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative And bring תַּקְרִב֥וּן (taq·ri·ḇūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach to me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to any case וְהַדָּבָר֙ (wə·had·dā·ḇār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause too difficult for you, יִקְשֶׁ֣ה (yiq·šeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7185.htm">Strong's 7185: </a> To be hard, severe or fierce and I will hear it.” וּשְׁמַעְתִּֽיו׃ (ū·šə·ma‘·tîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 1:17 You shall not show partiality in judgment (Deut. 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