Bible Commentary

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: 2. Not to follow a majority blindly for evil purposes, or, in particular to pervert justice. to do evil ] lit. into evil things. speak ] answer (in a court of law), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 23:2”

Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 1 3. Veracity and impartiality to be observed, especially in giving evidence in a court of law. Cf. (in H) Lev 19:15-18. 1a. A groundless report not to be given currency as might readily happen, for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 23:1”

And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat [any] flesh [that is] torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. The sanctification of the nation was emphatically symbolized by strictness of diet as regards both the kind of animal, and the mode of slaughtering. See Lev. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:31”

Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, [and] with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me. Verse 30. Seven days it shall be with his dam] For the mother’s health it was necessary that the young one should suck so long; and prior … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:30”

Thou shalt not delay [to offer] the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. 29 31. A group of fundamental ceremonial injunctions. Jehovah’s customary due from the first annual produce of the threshing-floor and the wine-press to be promptly paid: firstborn males, both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:29”

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. 28. Reverence to be shewn to God, and to those in authority. revile ] the word ( lal) usually rendered curse (e.g. Exo 21:17): here represented by revile, because of the syn. ( ’rar) in v. 28b. God ] The paraphrase judges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:28”

For that [is] his covering only, it [is] his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I [am] gracious. 27. wherein, &c.] i.e. wherein else can he sleep? gracious ] see on Exo 34:6; and cf. Exo 33:19. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:27”

If thou at all take thy neighbor’s raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: 26. garment ] mantle (Heb. salmh), the large rectangular piece of cloth described in the note on Exo 12:34; perhaps the only article that a poor man would have to offer as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:26”

If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as a usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury. 25. Interest not to be taken on money lent to the poor. as a creditor ] exacting and impatient: cf. 2Ki 4:1, Psa 109:11 (where … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:25”

And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless. 24. Those who had shewn heartlessness towards widows and orphans will perish in battle (cf. Isa 9:17), and their wives and children will become widows and orphans themselves. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 22:24”