Proverbs 20:25
“It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.”
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,.... Which is separated to sacred uses, is devoted to the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Better, It is a snare to a man to utter a vow (of consecration) rashly, and after vows to inquire whether he can fulfill…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Two things, by which God is greatly affronted, men are here said to be ensnared by, and entangled not only in guilt, but…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
who devoureththat which is holy This rendering is retained in R.V. marg., as is also another, rashly to utter holywords.…
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