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But if any man hate his neighbor, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and strike him mortally so that he dies, and he flee into one of these cities;
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The Anatomy of Murder
Commentators break down this verse to show a clear progression from internal sin to a fatal act. The crime begins with hatred in the heart, moves to premeditation ('lie in wait'), and culminates in the physical act of murder. This highlights how unchecked internal attitudes can lead to devastating external actions.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This and the next two chapters contain enactments designed to protect human life, and to impress its sanctity on Israel.
In Deuteronomy 19:1…
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 19:1–13. THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
(See for more on this subject, Numbers 35:9 and following…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if any man hate his neighbour Has conceived enmity in his heart against him, bears him a mortal hatred, and has …
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