71 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-EXOD EXODUS | 23:8 bribe — EXOD868 What is the intent of this? If to teach t... EXOD868 What is the intent of this? If to teach that a judge should not [take a bribe to] acquit the guilty or convict the innocent, it is already written (Deuteronomy 16:19): "You shall not pervert judgment." It must be, then, that he should not take a bribe even to acquit the innocent and convict the guilty." (Kethuvoth 105a). Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-EXODVerse23:8Keyword(s)bribeSource Page(s)222 Switch article EXODUS | 23:8 bribe — EXOD867 What is "shochad"? "shehu chad" [i.e., "H... Previous Article EXODUS | 23:8 bribery — EXOD869 Do not accept bribery. A court judge is f... Next Article