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It is a snare to a man rashly to say, [It is] holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Better, It is a snare to a man to utter a vow (of consecration) rashly, and after vows to inquire whether he can fulfill them. Both clause…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is a snare to a man who devours that which is holy. Rather, It is a snare for a man (that is, gets …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[It is] a snare to the man [who] devours [that which is]
holy
Which is separated to s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The evasions people often use with their own consciences show how false and deceitful humankind is.

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