These precepts are designed to cultivate a spirit of humanity. Compare Deuteronomy 25:4; Leviticus 22:28; and [Reference 1 Corinthians 9…

When thou buildest a new house. —Obviously the Law refers to houses with flat roofs, upon which it was customary to walk …

This precept also relates to the preservation of human life. We know that the roofs of Jewish houses were flat, so that people could freely walk on…

When you build a new house
Which is to be understood of a house to dwell in, not of a granary, barn, or stable, or s…

God's providence extends to the smallest affairs, and his precepts do likewise, so that even in these small matters we may live in the fear of the …