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When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draws near to deliver her husband out of the hand of him who strikes him, and puts forth her hand, and takes him by the secrets;
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A High Standard of Modesty
Commentators like John Calvin explain that this law, though addressing a specific and unusual act, reveals a broader principle: God holds modesty and decency in very high regard. The severity of the punishment for this act, even in the heat of a fight, was meant to show how seriously God views indecency and to set a high standard for personal conduct.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 25:5–10. LEVIRATE MARRIAGES.
If brethren dwell together. — This law is ma…
16th Century
Protestant
This Law is seemingly harsh, but its severity underscores how very pleasing modesty is to God, while, on the other hand, He abominates indecency. F…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When men strive together, one with another Quarrel with one another, and come to blows, and strive for mastery, whic…
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Presbyterian
The custom here regulated seems to have been in the Jewish law in order to keep inheritances distinct; now it is unlawful.
