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A Post-Execution Disgrace
Commentators clarify that in ancient Israel, hanging on a tree was not a method of execution. Instead, it was a post-mortem act of extreme public disgrace for those who had already been put to death for a capital crime. This added shame was meant to be a powerful deterrent and a sign of a heinous offense.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 21:22
18th Century
Theologian
There were four methods of execution in use among the ancient Jews: stoning (Exodus 17:4; Deuteronomy 13:10, and other passa…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 21:22–23
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 21:22–23.— HANGING.
And he be put to death. —Better, and he has been put to death.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 21:22
16th Century
Theologian
The object of this precept was to banish inhumanity and barbarism from the chosen people, and also to impress upon them horror even of a just execu…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 21:22
17th Century
Pastor
And if a man has committed a sin worthy of death
This before mentioned, or any other that deserves death, any kind o…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 21:22–23
17th Century
Minister
By the law of Moses, the touch of a dead body was defiling. Therefore, dead bodies must not be left hanging, as that would defile the land.
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