Genesis 18:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Be far

Jeremiah 12:1

That the

Malachi 3:18

Shall

Judge

John 5:22

2 Corinthians 5:10

General references

Psalm 9:8

Bible References

Be far

You, O Lord are [uncompromisingly] righteous and consistently just when I plead my case with You;
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?

That the

“Behold, God will not reject a man of integrity,
Nor will He strengthen or support evildoers.

“It is all one; therefore I say,
‘He destroys [both] the blameless and the wicked.’

I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness.

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power].

Say to the righteous that it will go well with them,
For they will eat the fruit of their [righteous] actions.

The righteous man perishes [at the hand of evil], and no one takes it to heart;
Faithful and devout men are taken away, while no one understands
That the righteous person is taken away [to be spared] from disaster and evil.

Then you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between the one who serves God and the one who does not serve Him.

Shall

“The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are just;
A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice),
Just and upright is He.

“Does God pervert justice?
Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?

“Shall one who hates justice [and is an enemy of right] govern?
And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty?

The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence.

Men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;
Surely there is a God who judges on the earth.”

Rise up, O Judge of the earth;
Give to the proud a fitting compensation.

Before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth;
He will judge the world with righteousness
And the peoples with fairness.

Certainly not! For otherwise, how will God judge the world?

Judge

For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment [that is, the prerogative of judging] to the Son [placing it entirely into His hands],

For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives—the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities].

General references

And He will judge the world in righteousness;
He will execute judgment for the nations with fairness (equity).