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Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat that I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men who I don`t know where they come from?
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Stewardship vs. Ownership
Matthew Henry points out that Nabal's repeated use of 'my' (my bread, my water, my flesh) reveals a core spiritual error. Nabal saw himself as the absolute owner of his wealth. The Christian perspective, however, is that we are stewards, not owners. Our resources are entrusted to us by God, and we are accountable to Him for how we use them, especially in serving others in need.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The mention of water indicates a country where it was scarce (). Alternatively, the phrase “bread and water” may be equivalent to “food and drink.”…
19th Century
Anglican
To men, whom I do not know. —In other words, “Shall I give generous gifts to the enemies of my king—to a band of rebel fr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Shall I then take my bread, and my water Which include all food and liquors, everything eatable and drinkable; and "…
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We should not have heard of Nabal if nothing had passed between him and David. Observe his name, Nabal, which means "a fool." Riches make men look …