Definition: The word "judges" appears in the Bible in two places - Matthew 26:50 and Matthew 19:23-24. Matthew 26:50 says: "You are to be judged by all nations, because they have heard you saying, 'You know that we say this thing; but do not keep it' (v.50). This verse is a warning that the people of Israel will hear from others who have seen the situation in their country and will judge them too. Matthew 19:23-24 says: "You are to be judged by all nations because they have heard you saying, 'You know that we say this thing; but do not keep it' (v.23). This verse is a warning that the people of Israel will hear from others who have seen the situation in their country and will judge them too. In summary: Judges refers to judges who are to be judged by all nations because they have heard someone else say something, but did not follow what they said.