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When you come into your neighbor`s vineyard, then you may eat of grapes your fill at your own pleasure; but you shall not put any in your vessel.
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For Travelers, Not Just Workers
While some ancient Jewish interpretations limited this rule to hired laborers, Christian commentators argue it applies more broadly. They see it as a compassionate provision for any traveler who is hungry, allowing them to eat their fill for immediate sustenance, as exemplified by Jesus's disciples in the New Testament.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
When you come into your neighbour’s vineyard. —Rashi tries to limit both this and the following precept to the labourer e…
16th Century
Protestant
Since God here grants a generous allowance to the poor, some restrict it to the workers in the harvest and grape harvest,142 as if He pe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When you come into your neighbour's vineyard To take a walk in it for recreation, and to see how the vines flourish,…
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Presbyterian
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…
