An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This law forbids only the naturalization of those against whom it is directed. It does not forbid their dwelling in the land and seems to refer to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter. According to Rashi, “shall not marry an Israelite woman.” It must be remembered t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter. As God has recently prohibited His people from all connection and alliance with the Canaanite nati…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of
the Lord

Or marry an …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We ought to value the privileges of God's people, both for ourselves and for our children, above all other advantages. No personal blemishes, no cr…

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