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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour,.... As the Egyptians ruled over the Israelites, and made them to serve, Exo…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Fear thy God - Yahweh was the Lord and Master of His people. To treat a Hebrew as a slave was therefore to interfere…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor - What is rigorous service? "Service which is not determined, and service…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 25:39-55
We have here the laws concerning servitude, designed to preserve the honour of the Jewish nation as a free people, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 25:39-46
Prohibition of permanent servitude of one Israelite to another(H and P mixed, the former probably preponderating)
This…
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