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Justice Distinguishes Intent
Commentators highlight that this law introduces a critical distinction between premeditated murder and unintentional killing (manslaughter). While murder was punishable by death with no exceptions, God provides a merciful provision for those who kill accidentally, showing that His justice considers the heart and intent, not just the outcome.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 21:13–14
18th Century
Theologian
There was no place of safety for the guilty murderer, not even the altar of Yahweh. Thus, all superstitious notions connected with the right of san…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 21:13
19th Century
Bishop
If a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand. —This means if, without malice aforethought, a man encounter…
John Gill
On Exodus 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
And if a man lie not in wait
For the life of another to take it away; or does not do it willingly, as the Septuagint…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 21:12–21
17th Century
Minister
God, who by His providence gives and maintains life, by His law protects it. A willful murderer shall be taken even from God's altar. But God provi…