If the place where the Lord your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, then you may slaughter from your herd and from your flock which the Lord has given you, just as I have commanded you, and you may eat within your gates as much as your heart desires.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If the place ... - Rather, “Because, or since, the place will be too far from you.” The permission given in ([Reference Deuteronomy 12:15-16…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If the place which the Lord your God has chosen to put his
name be too far from you
O…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…