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No Wartime Exemptions
Commentators like John Calvin stress that this command counters the common idea that laws are suspended during war. God requires holiness even in the chaos of a military campaign, arguing that if soldiers are not excused from God's law, those living in peace have even less of an excuse for sin.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 23:9–14
18th Century
Theologian
The whole passage refers not to the encampments of the nation while passing from Egypt through the wilderness, but to future warlike expeditions se…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 23:9–14
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 23:9–14. PURITY OF THE CAMP.
When the host goeth forth against thine enemies ... keep t…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 23:9
16th Century
Theologian
When the host goes forth. What He had taught regarding the preservation of purity at home and in time of peace, He now extends to times of…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 23:9
17th Century
Pastor
When the host goeth forth against thine enemies
An army of soldiers march in order to meet the enemy and fight him:<…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 23:9–14
17th Century
Minister
The camp of the Lord must have nothing offensive in it. If this care must be taken to preserve the body clean, much more should we be careful to ke…