Exodus 21:15
“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that smiteth his father or his mother,.... With his fist, or with a stick, or cane, or such thing, though they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 21:15-16
The following offences were to be punished with death: Striking a parent, compare Deu 27:16. Cursing a parent, compare…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That smiteth his father, or his mother - As such a case argued peculiar depravity, therefore no mercy was to be shown to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 21:12-21
Here is, I. A law concerning murder. He had lately said, Thou shalt not kill; here he provides, 1. For the punishing of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Striking a parent. Notice that the mother is placed on an equality with the father.
smiteth simply, without killing: the…
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