King James Version
What Does 2 Chronicles 19:7 Mean?
“Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.”
Context
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And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
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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 . in: Heb. in the matter of judgment
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Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
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Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
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And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Wherefore.**—*And.*
**The fear of the Lord.**—*A dread,* or *awe,* *of Jehovah.* (See 2Chronicles 17:10.)
**Take heed and do** (a *hendiadys, i.e., act heedfully. deal warily*)*.*
**Iniquity**—*i.e.,* want of equity, unfairness, injustice *i’avlah*)*.* To the marginal references add the prohibition, Deuteronomy 16:19. They who judge *for Jehovah* (2Chronicles 19:6) are bound to judge *like* Jehovah.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
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