Lev 19:15-16 | TNotes | STEP | 19:15 Neither the poor nor the rich were to be favored in a legal case. Justice was the priority at all times (see Exod 23:3 , 6 ).

a19:15►

bExod 23:3►

c6►

d19:16►

eProv 11:13►

f16:28►

g20:19►

h26:20►

i2 Cor 12:20►

‏ Leviticus 19:15-16

19:15 ^a Neither the poor nor the rich were to be favored in a legal case. Justice was the priority at all times (see Exod 23:3 ^b, 6 ^c).
19:16 ^d Do not spread slanderous gossip: The image here is of a merchant who trades and sells harmful rumors and accusations. This practice would quickly erode and undermine the sense of community so valued in Israel (cp. Prov 11:13 ^e; 16:28 ^f; 20:19 ^g; 26:20 ^h; 2 Cor 12:20 ⁱ).