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Respecting God's Design
Commentators agree this law is about maintaining the God-given distinction between the sexes. It's not merely about fashion, but about upholding a fundamental aspect of God's created order. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain that preserving this distinction through appropriate dress and roles promotes modesty, decency, and purity.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 22:5
18th Century
Theologian
That which pertains to a man – i.e., not only his dress but all that especially pertains distinctively to his sex: arms, domestic and other …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 22:5
19th Century
Bishop
The woman shall not wear ... —One of the things of which we may well say with St. Paul, Doth not nature itself teach you?…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 22:5
16th Century
Theologian
This decree also commends modesty in general. In it, God anticipates the danger, so that women do not harden themselves into forgetfulness of modes…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
The woman shall not wear that which pertains to a man
It being very unseemly and impudent, and contrary to the modes…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 22:5–12
17th Century
Minister
God's providence extends to the smallest affairs, and his precepts do likewise, so that even in these small matters we may live in the fear of the …