Luke 18:2

“Saying, there was in a city a judge, etc.] In every city in the land of Israel, there was a sanhedrim, or court of judicature; in Jerusalem was the great sanhedrim, consisting of seventy one; and in every city where there were an hundred and twenty men, or more, there was a lesser sanhedrim, consisting of twenty three; and in a city in which there were not an hundred and twenty men, were three judges; for there was no sanhedrim, or court of judicature, that consisted of less than three f563: but “although there is no judicature less than three, ˆwrl djal rtwm, “it is lawful for one to judge”, according to the law, as it is said, (<031915>Leviticus 19:15) “In righteousness shalt thou judge…”

“feared not . . . neither regarded--defying the vengeance of God and despising the opinion of men. widow--weak, desolate, defenseless (Ti1 5:5, which is taken from this).”

“A judge which feared not God - One appointed by law to determine causes brought before him. This judge had no reverence for God, and consequently no regard for the rights of man. These two things go together. He that has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man; and our Lord has here indirectly taught us what ought to be the character of a judge that he “should” fear God and regard the rights of man. Compare Deuteronomy 1:16-17. Regarded man - cared not for man. Had no respect for the opinions or the rights of man. return to 'Top of Page'”

“18:2 a judge . . . who neither feared God nor cared about people: The two most important attributes for a good judge are regard for justice (fear of God), and compassion for people (see 2 Chr 19:6-7). This judge had neither.”

“city: Gr. certain city which: Luk 18:4; Exo 18:21, Exo 18:22; Ch2 19:3-9; Job 29:7-17; Psa 8:1-4; Jer 22:16, Jer 22:17; Eze 22:6-8; Mic 3:1-3; Rom 3:14-18 regarded: Pro 29:7; Isa 33:8 Next: Luke Chapter 19”