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God Scrutinizes the Heart
Commentators emphasize that this verse addresses not just the action of withholding a loan, but the internal 'base thought' that precedes it. Matthew Henry notes, 'The law is spiritual and restrains the thoughts of the heart.' The sin begins with the selfish calculation, reminding believers that God knows and judges the secret motives and intentions of our hearts.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 15:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
The year of release is no doubt identical with the sabbatical year of the earlier legislation (Exodus 23:10 and following, and Leviticu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 15:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Moses, moved by the Spirit of God, anticipates what would very naturally occur to many: "Then I will not lend near the seventh year; if I do, I wil…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 15:9
17th Century
Pastor
Beware that there be not a thought in your wicked heart
"Or, your heart of Belial" F6 ; your worthless heart, and w…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 15:1–11
17th Century
Minister
This year of release symbolized the grace of the gospel, in which the acceptable year of the Lord is proclaimed, and through which we obtain the re…