'Case' in the Bible
Then the Lord replied to him, “In that case, whoever kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” And He placed a mark on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.
They should judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you every important case but judge every minor case themselves. In this way you will lighten your load, and they will bear it with you.
They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.
In any case of wrongdoing involving an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything else lost, and someone claims, ‘That’s mine,’ the case between the two parties is to come before the judges. The one the judges condemn must repay double to his neighbor.
For they attacked you with the treachery that they used against you in the Peor incident. They did the same in the case involving their sister Cozbi, daughter of the Midianite leader who was killed the day the plague came at Peor.”
Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.
“If a case is too difficult for you—concerning bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—cases disputed at your gates, you must go up to the place the Lord your God chooses.
You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Ask, and they will give you a verdict in the case.
“Here is the law concerning a case of someone who kills a person and flees there to save his life, having killed his neighbor accidentally without previously hating him:
Then the priests, the sons of Levi, will come forward, for Yahweh your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name, and they are to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.
Do nothing to the young woman, because she is not guilty of an offense deserving death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him.
“Be careful in a case of infectious skin disease, following carefully everything the Levitical priests instruct you to do. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.
“If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty.
When someone flees to one of these cities, stands at the entrance of the city gate, and states his case before the elders of that city, they are to bring him into the city and give him a place to live among them.
But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Would you plead Baal’s case for him? Would you save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If he is a god, let him plead his own case because someone tore down his altar.”
That day, Gideon’s father called him Jerubbaal, saying, “Let Baal plead his case with him,” because he tore down his altar.
That’s why all of you have conspired against me! Nobody tells me when my own son makes a covenant with Jesse’s son. None of you cares about me or tells me that my son has stirred up my own servant to wait in ambush for me, as is the case today.”
Saul asked him, “Why did you and Jesse’s son conspire against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him, so he could rise up against me and wait in ambush, as is the case today.”
May the Lord be judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from you.”
However, if I were you, I would appeal to Godand would present my case to Him.
Then I would speak and not fear Him.But that is not the case; I am on my own. >
But if only God would speakand declare His case against you,
Yet I prefer to speak to the Almightyand argue my case before God.
Now then, I have prepared my case;I know that I am right.
I would plead my case before Himand fill my mouth with arguments.
I was a father to the needy,and I examined the case of the stranger.
If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servantswhen they made a complaint against me,
If only I had someone to hear my case!Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.Let my Opponent compose His indictment.
Refute me if you can.Prepare your case against me; take your stand.
Would I lie about my case?My wound is incurable,though I am without transgression.”
how much less when you complainthat you do not see Him,that your case is before Himand you are waiting for Him.
Teach us what we should say to Him;we cannot prepare our case because of our darkness.
At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice;at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.
You have done these things, and I kept silent;you thought I was just like you.But I will rebuke youand lay out the case before you.
The first to state his case seems rightuntil another comes and cross-examines him.
for the Lord will take up their caseand will plunder those who plunder them.
for their Redeemer is strong,and He will take up their case against you.
Make your case with your opponentwithout revealing another’s secret;
Your rulers are rebels,friends of thieves.They all love graftand chase after bribes.They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,and the widow’s case never comes before them.
The Lord rises to argue the caseand stands to judge the people.
“Submit your case,” says the Lord.“Present your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.
Take Me to court; let us argue our case together.State your case, so that you may be vindicated.
Who, like Me, can announce the future?Let him say so and make a case before Me,since I have established an ancient people.Let these gods declare the coming things,and what will take place.
Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together.Who predicted this long ago?Who announced it from ancient times?Was it not I, Yahweh?There is no other God but Me,a righteous God and Savior;there is no one except Me.
The One who vindicates Me is near;who will contend with Me?Let us confront each other.Who has a case against Me?Let him come near Me!
Therefore, I will bring a case against you again.This is the Lord’s declaration.I will bring a case against your children’s children.
They have become fat and sleek.They have also excelled in evil matters.They have not taken up cases,such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper,and they have not defended the rights of the needy.
But, Lord of Hosts, who judges righteously,who tests heart and mind,let me see Your vengeance on them,for I have presented my case to You.
You will be righteous, Lord,even if I bring a case against You.Yet, I wish to contend with You:Why does the way of the wicked prosper?Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
Lord of Hosts, testing the righteousand seeing the heart and mind,let me see Your vengeance on them,for I have presented my case to You.
The tumult reaches to the ends of the earthbecause the Lord brings a case against the nations.He enters into judgment with all flesh.As for the wicked, He hands them over to the sword—this is the Lord’s declaration.
No one takes up the case for your sores.There is no healing for you.
You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt and do so to this very day both in Israel and among mankind. You made a name for Yourself, as is the case today.
Their Redeemer is strong;Yahweh of Hosts is His name.He will fervently plead their caseso that He might bring rest to the earthbut turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
Therefore, this is what the Lord says:I am about to plead your caseand take vengeance on your behalf;I will dry up her seaand make her fountain run dry.
Lord, You see the wrong done to me;judge my case.
“In a dispute, they will officiate as judges and decide the case according to My ordinances. They must observe My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed festivals, and keep My Sabbaths holy.
Hear the word of the Lord, people of Israel,for the Lord has a caseagainst the inhabitants of the land:There is no truth, no faithful love,and no knowledge of God in the land!
But let no one dispute; let no one argue,for My case is against you priests.
Now listen to what the Lord is saying:Rise, plead your case before the mountains,and let the hills hear your voice.
Listen to the Lord’s lawsuit,you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth,because the Lord has a case against His people,and He will argue it against Israel.
Because I have sinned against Him,I must endure the Lord’s rageuntil He argues my caseand establishes justice for me.He will bring me into the light;I will see His salvation.