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The case in question is that of a slave who fled from a pagan master to the holy land. It is of course assumed that the refugee was not fleeing fro…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Deuteronomy 23:15–16 — REFUGEES.
Thou shalt not deliver ... the servant. —Even on Isra…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
Although this Law tends toward humanity and kindness, it still does not appear to be entirely just. Since many masters oppressed their slaves with …
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
You shall not deliver to his master the servant which is
escaped from his master to you.
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
It is honorable to shelter and protect the weak, provided they are not wicked. Proselytes and converts to the truth should be treated with particul…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes