Deuteronomy 24:16
“The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The fathers shall not be put to death for the children,.... By the civil magistrates, for sins committed by them of a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A caution addressed to earthly judges. Among other Oriental nations the family of a criminal was commonly involved in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 24:14-22
Here, I. Masters are commanded to be just to their poor servants, Deu 24:14, Deu 24:15. 1. They must not oppress them,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Responsibility for Crime is Individual. The opposition of this principle to that which prevailed in many ancient nations…
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