Deuteronomy 22:6
“If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in any tree, or on the ground,.... Which are the usual places in which birds…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 22:6-8
These precepts are designed to cultivate a spirit of humanity. Compare Deu 25:4; Lev 22:28; and 1Co 9:9-10. Deu 22:8 The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 22:5-12
Here are several laws in these verses which seem to stoop very low, and to take cognizance of things mean and minute.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 22:6-7
Of Sparing the Mother-bird. Peculiar to D. No reason of ritual such as we found from Deu 14:21 is traceable here. The…
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