Deuteronomy 22:7
“But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But thou shall in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee,.... Or "in letting go, let go", or "in sending,…
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…