Proverbs 29:21
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child,.... In a very tender and affluent way uses him with great…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Son - The Hebrew word occurs here only and is therefore of doubtful meaning. The favored slave, petted and pampered from…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. It is an imprudent thing in a master to be too fond of a servant, to advance him too fast, and admit him to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
his son The meaning of the word which occurs only here is doubtful (see R.V. marg.), but this is the most probable…