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Deuteronomy 24:18

Deuteronomy 24:18
But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt,.... The remembrance of which may cause sympathy with persons…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 24:17-22

Compare the marginal references. The motive assigned for these various acts of consideration is one and the same Deu…

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

thou shalt remember, etc.] Almost exactly as in Deu 24:24, and Deu 15:5; cp. Deu 5:15.

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