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in which were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild animals, reptiles, and birds of the sky.
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A Symbol of Unity
Commentators universally agree that the animals in the sheet were symbolic. The mix of 'clean' and 'unclean' creatures represented the breaking down of the wall between Jews and Gentiles. As John Calvin explains, just as the distinction between animals was taken away, so was the distinction between peoples, making the gospel accessible to all.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wherein, etc. This particular vision was suggested by Peter's hunger (Acts 10:10). It was designed, however, to teach him an i…
Were (υπηρχεν). Imperfect of υπαρχω in sense of ην, to exist, be. Fish are not mentioned, perhaps because the sheet had no water, …
19th Century
Anglican
All manner of four-footed beasts . . .—The classification seems to imply the sheep, the oxen, or the swine that were used…
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Though Peter was not by training or inclination an overly scrupulous Jew, and though as a Christian his inherited prejudices were wearing thin, he …
16th Century
Protestant
If anyone asks how Peter could see a great multitude of living creatures at once, the question is easily answered. For Luke says, All manner,
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts of the earth , &c.] Not as if they were painted upon it, and these wer…
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The prejudices of Peter against the Gentiles would have prevented his going to Cornelius, unless the Lord had prepared him for this service. To tel…
