you shall surely let the hen go, but the young you may take to yourself; that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These precepts are designed to cultivate a spirit of humanity. Compare Deuteronomy 25:4; Leviticus 22:28; and [Reference 1 Corinthians 9…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But you shall in any wise let the dam go, and take the young
to you
Or "in letting go…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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