You may not exchange or substitute it for another animal—neither a good animal for a bad one nor a bad animal for a good one. But if you do exchange one animal for another, then both the original animal and its substitute will be considered holy.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He shall not alter it, nor change it. —The identical animal vowed is to be delivered; no change whatever, even if it invo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He shall not alter it nor change it
Some think these two words signify the same, but Abarbinel F19 makes …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Zeal for the service of God inclined the Israelites, on some occasions, to dedicate themselves or their children to the service of the Lord, in his…