Deuteronomy 21:8
“Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Be merciful, O Lord, to thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed,.... Out of Egyptian bondage, and claimed as his own;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 21:1-9
Care had been taken by some preceding laws for the vigorous and effectual persecution of a wilful murderer (Deu 19:11…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Forgive the meaning of this technical term, kipper, is usually taken either from the Ar. form = to cover, or the Syr. =…
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