Exodus 30:15
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel,.... Which shows that the Israelites…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 30:11-16
The Ransom of Souls. - Exo 38:25-28. On comparing these words with those of Num 1:1-3, we may perhaps infer that the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 30:11-16
Some observe that the repetition of those words, The Lord spoke unto Moses, here and afterwards (Exo 30:17, Exo 30:22,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Rich and poor are to contribute alike, for both stand in the same relation towards Jehovah.
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