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Joshua 22:29

Joshua 22:29
God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when Phinehas the priest,.... For he was, being the son of Eleazar the high priest, so the word "priest", Jos 22:13;…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

God forbid that we should rebel - These words not only express their strong abhorrence of this crime, but also show that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

God forbid Literally, Far be it from us. LXX. μὴ γένοιτο. Wyclif translates it, "God shilde fro vs this hidous gilt."…