And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The mixed marriages again.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I contended with them
Argued with them, faithfully admonished them, and sharply reproved them:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If either parent is ungodly, corrupt nature will incline the children to take after that one. This is a strong reason why Christians should not be …

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