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Courts of Justice
131 passages cited, from 1 classic reference work.
These works date from 1897 and are in the public domain. They reflect the Protestant scholarship of their time: their history, archaeology and dates can be out of date, and where they interpret, other traditions read the text differently. The verses are shown in the King James Version, the wording these works were written against.
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The passages the works cite, those cited by more of them first.
- Genesis 23:17–20Torrey INFERIOR COURT — All transfers of property made before
¶ And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure Unto Abraham for a possession in the…
- Genesis 34:20Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Held at the gates
¶ And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,
- Exodus 18:13–20Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Held first by Moses alone in the wilderness
¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the…
- Exodus 18:13Torrey JUDGES OF — Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.
- Exodus 18:21Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Judges of, appointed by the governor
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
- Exodus 18:25Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Judges of, appointed by the governor
And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
- Exodus 18:26Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Decided on all appeals and difficult cases
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
- Exodus 23:3Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge without respect of persons
¶ Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
- Exodus 23:6Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge without respect of persons
Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.
- Exodus 23:8Torrey JUDGES OF — Not to take bribes
¶ And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
- Exodus 24:9Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses
¶ Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel:
- Leviticus 5:1Torrey THE ACCUSED — Examined on oath
And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.
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- Leviticus 19:15 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge righteously
- Leviticus 24:14 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment
- Numbers 11:16 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses
- Numbers 11:17 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses
- Numbers 11:24–30 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses
- Numbers 35:12 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Stood before the judge
- Deuteronomy 1:6 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge righteously
- Deuteronomy 1:9–15 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Judges of, appointed by the governor
- Deuteronomy 1:17 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Decided on all appeals and difficult cases
- Deuteronomy 16:18 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — In all cities
- Deuteronomy 16:19 Torrey JUDGES OF — Not to take bribes
- Deuteronomy 17:6 Torrey THE ACCUSED — The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
- Deuteronomy 17:7 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Witnesses first to execute
- Deuteronomy 17:8 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Held at the seat of government
- Deuteronomy 17:9 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites
- Deuteronomy 17:10 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Decisions of, conclusive
- Deuteronomy 17:11 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Decisions of, conclusive
- Deuteronomy 17:12 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Presided over by the governor or the high priest
- Deuteronomy 19:15 Torrey THE ACCUSED — The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
- Deuteronomy 19:18 Torrey JUDGES OF — To investigate every case
- Deuteronomy 19:19 Torrey False witnesses in to receive the punishment of the accused
- Deuteronomy 21:19 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Held at the gates
- Deuteronomy 25:1 Torrey Both the accusers and accused required to appear before
- Deuteronomy 25:2 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Immediately executed
- Deuteronomy 25:7 Torrey JUDGES OF — Called elders
- Joshua 7:19 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Exhorted to confess
- Joshua 7:25 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Immediately executed
- Judges 4:4 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Presided over by the governor or the high priest
- Judges 4:5 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Presided over by the governor or the high priest
- Judges 5:10 Torrey JUDGES OF — Rode often on white asses
- Ruth 4:1 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — All transfers of property made before
- Ruth 4:2 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — All transfers of property made before
- 1 Samuel 16:4 Torrey JUDGES OF — Called elders
- 2 Samuel 15:3 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Judges of, appointed by the governor
- 2 Samuel 15:4 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — All minor cases decided by
- 1 Kings 3:17–21 Torrey CAUSES IN, WERE OPENED BY — The complainant
- 1 Kings 3:22 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Permitted to plead their own cause
- 2 Chronicles 19:5–7 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — In all cities
- 2 Chronicles 19:5–10 Torrey Re-established by Jehoshaphat
- 2 Chronicles 19:6 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge as for God
- 2 Chronicles 19:7 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge as for God
- 2 Chronicles 19:9 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge as for God
- Ezra 7:25 Torrey Re-established by Ezra
- Job 5:4 Torrey INFERIOR COURT — Held at the gates
- Psalms 127:5 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Allusions to
- Proverbs 22:22 Torrey JUDGES OF — To judge without respect of persons
- Proverbs 31:8 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Might have advocates
- Proverbs 31:9 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Might have advocates
- Isaiah 1:17 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Might have advocates
- Isaiah 10:1 Torrey Corruption and bribery often practised in
- Isaiah 28:6 Torrey JUDGES OF — Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
- Jeremiah 21:12 Torrey Generally held in the morning
- Ezekiel 44:24 Torrey JUDGES OF — To decide according to the law
- Amos 5:12 Torrey Corruption and bribery often practised in
- Amos 8:6 Torrey Corruption and bribery often practised in
- Zechariah 8:16 Torrey JUDGES OF — To promote peace
- Malachi 2:7 Torrey SUPERIOR COURT — Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites
- Matthew 5:22 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Allusions to
- Matthew 5:25 Torrey PROVIDED WITH — Officers
- Matthew 10:17 Torrey Sometimes held in synagogues
- Matthew 18:34 Torrey PROVIDED WITH — Tormentors or executioners
- Matthew 19:28 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Illustrative of the last judgment
- Matthew 26:57 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Consisted of chief priest, &c
- Matthew 26:58 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Sat in high priest's palace
- Matthew 26:59 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Consisted of chief priest, &c
- Matthew 26:62–66 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Presided over by high priest
- Matthew 26:63 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Examined on oath
- Matthew 26:65 Torrey JUDGES OF — Pronounced the judgment of the court
- Matthew 26:66 Torrey JUDGES OF — Pronounced the judgment of the court
- Matthew 26:67 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes treated with insult
- Matthew 27:1 Torrey Generally held in the morning
- Matthew 27:2 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Presided over by the governor or deputy
- Matthew 27:11 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Presided over by the governor or deputy
- Matthew 27:19 Torrey JUDGES OF — Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
- Mark 15:15–20 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Immediately executed
- Luke 12:58 Torrey JUDGES OF — Called magistrates
- Luke 22:66 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
- Luke 23:24 Torrey JUDGES OF — Pronounced the judgment of the court
- John 7:51 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Not given till accused was heard
- John 8:17 Torrey THE ACCUSED — The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
- John 11:47 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
- John 18:22 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes treated with insult
- John 18:23 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes treated with insult
- John 18:28 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Place of, called the hall of judgment
- John 18:31 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Could alone award death
- John 18:33 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Place of, called the hall of judgment
- John 19:9 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Place of, called the hall of judgment
- Acts 5:21 Torrey Generally held in the morning
- Acts 5:27 Torrey SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY — Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
- Acts 5:34–40 Torrey JUDGES OF — Conferred together before giving judgment
- Acts 5:40 Torrey JUDGES OF — Pronounced the judgment of the court
- Acts 7:58 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Witnesses first to execute
- Acts 16:19–21 Torrey CAUSES IN, WERE OPENED BY — The complainant
- Acts 18:12 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Presided over by the governor or deputy
- Acts 18:14 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion
- Acts 18:15 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion
- Acts 22:19 Torrey Sometimes held in synagogues
- Acts 22:24 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes examined by torture
- Acts 22:25–29 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Never examined their own citizens by torture
- Acts 22:29 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes examined by torture
- Acts 23:2 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes treated with insult
- Acts 23:3 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Sometimes treated with insult
- Acts 24:1 Torrey CAUSES IN, WERE OPENED BY — An advocate
- Acts 24:8 Torrey JUDGES OF — Examined the parties
- Acts 24:10 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Permitted to plead their own cause
- Acts 25:11 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Appeals from, made to the emperor
- Acts 25:12 Torrey JUDGES OF — Conferred together before giving judgment
- Acts 25:16 Torrey Both the accusers and accused required to appear before
- Acts 26:1 Torrey THE ACCUSED — Permitted to plead their own cause
- Acts 26:11 Torrey Sometimes held in synagogues
- Acts 26:30 Torrey JUDGES OF — Conferred together before giving judgment
- Acts 26:31 Torrey JUDGES OF — Conferred together before giving judgment
- Acts 26:32 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Appeals from, made to the emperor
- Acts 28:19 Torrey OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA — Appeals from, made to the emperor
- Romans 13:1–5 Torrey Have authority from God
- Romans 14:10 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Illustrative of the last judgment
- 1 Corinthians 6:2 Torrey THE JUDGMENT OF — Illustrative of the last judgment
- 2 Corinthians 13:1 Torrey THE ACCUSED — The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
- James 2:2 Torrey Sometimes held in synagogues
In the topical indexes
Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897) · 145 references, grouped by sub-topic
- Have authority from God Ro 13:1-5
- SUPERIOR COURT
- Held first by Moses alone in the wilderness Ex 18:13-20
- Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites De 17:9; Mal 2:7
- Presided over by the governor or the high priest De 17:12; Jud 4:4,5
- Held at the seat of government De 17:8
- Decided on all appeals and difficult cases Ex 18:26; De 1:17; 17:8,9
- Decisions of, conclusive De 17:10,11
- INFERIOR COURT
- Re-established by Jehoshaphat 2Ch 19:5-10
- Re-established by Ezra Ezr 7:25
- SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY
- OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA
- Presided over by the governor or deputy Mt 27:2,11; Ac 18:12
- Place of, called the hall of judgment Joh 18:28,33; 19:9
- Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion Ac 18:14,15
- Could alone award death Joh 18:31
- Never examined their own citizens by torture Ac 22:25-29
- Appeals from, made to the emperor Ac 25:11; 26:32; 28:19
- Generally held in the morning Jer 21:12; Mt 27:1; Lu 22:66; Ac 5:21
- Sometimes held in synagogues Mt 10:17; Ac 22:19; 26:11; Jas 2:2
- PROVIDED WITH
- JUDGES OF
- Called elders De 25:7; 1Sa 16:4
- Called magistrates Lu 12:58
- Rode often on white asses Jud 5:10
- To judge righteously Le 19:15; De 1:6
- To judge without respect of persons Ex 23:3,6; Le 19:15; De 1:17; Pr 22:22
- To investigate every case De 19:18
- Not to take bribes Ex 23:8; De 16:19
- To judge as for God 2Ch 19:6,7,9
- To decide according to the law Eze 44:24
- To promote peace Zec 8:16
- Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes Ex 18:13; Jud 5:10; Isa 28:6; Mt 27:19
- Examined the parties Ac 24:8
- Conferred together before giving judgment Ac 5:34-40; 25:12; 26:30,31
- Pronounced the judgment of the court Mt 26:65,66; Lu 23:24; Ac 5:40
- Both the accusers and accused required to appear before De 25:1; Ac 25:16
- CAUSES IN, WERE OPENED BY
- The complainant 1Ki 3:17-21; Ac 16:19-21
- An advocate Ac 24:1
- THE ACCUSED
- Stood before the judge Nu 35:12; Mt 27:11
- Permitted to plead their own cause 1Ki 3:22; Ac 24:10; 26:1
- Might have advocates Pr 31:8,9; Isa 1:17
- Exhorted to confess Jos 7:19
- Examined on oath Le 5:1; Mt 26:63
- Sometimes examined by torture Ac 22:24,29
- Sometimes treated with insult Mt 26:67; Joh 18:22,23; Ac 23:2,3
- The evidence of two or more witnesses required in De 17:6; 19:15; Joh 8:17; 2Co 13:1
- Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment Le 24:14
- False witnesses in to receive the punishment of the accused De 19:19
- Corruption and bribery often practised in Isa 10:1; Am 5:12; 8:6
- THE JUDGMENT OF
Texts: Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897), from the CrossWire SWORD modules (public domain). Verse references were parsed from the works' own markup and checked against the KJV verse list.