Thematic Bible: Adjudication at law


Thematic Bible



To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started. Verse ConceptsContention, SolutionsBeing In A RelationshipFlowing WaterdisagreementsBullyingActivity BegunAvoid QuarrelsMinding Your Own BusinessFamily ConflictResolving Conflict


Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame. Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself and do not uncover the secret to another lest he that hears it put thee to shame and thine infamy not turn away.

Conciliate with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verse ConceptsAgreementDiscorddisagreementsLawyersJudgesOfficersAttorneyLawsuitsLitigationQuarrelsDebtorsAgreeingHanding Over PeopleImprisonmentsCourt SessionsPeople Accusing PeopleMisunderstandingsMaking Peace With EnemiesReconciliationConflictResolving Conflictjail