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A Ceremony of Shame
Commentators explain that the ceremony was a public legal act with deep symbolic meaning. Loosing the shoe signified the man's renunciation of his right and duty to his brother's widow and inheritance. Spitting in his face was a sign of profound disgrace, publicly marking him for failing to continue his brother's family line.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 25:5–10
18th Century
Theologian
The law of levirate marriage is not unique to the Jews; it is found in all essential respects the same among various Eastern nations, both ancient …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 25:5–12
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 25:5–10. LEVIRATE MARRIAGES.
If brethren dwell together. — This law is ma…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 25:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of
the elders
The time and place being appoin…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 25:5–12
17th Century
Minister
The custom here regulated seems to have been in the Jewish law in order to keep inheritances distinct; now it is unlawful.