If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Literally:

“Deliver those that are drawn to death,
And those who totter to the slaughter—if
You withdraw ...”

That is,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If you forbear ...—Rather, Deliver those that are taken to death, and those that are tottering to the slaughter, stop them!

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If you forbear to deliver [those who are] drawn unto death ,
Or "taken for or unto death" F8, in a violent way; who…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If a man knows that his neighbor is in danger from any unjust proceeding, he is bound to do all in his power to deliver him. And what is it to allo…

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