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A Practical Hazard
Commentators explain that the 'pit' mentioned was most likely a well for drawing water. In the ancient Near East, these were often covered for safety. The law addresses the real-world danger of someone negligently leaving a well uncovered, whether it was an old one being reopened or a new one being dug.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 21:33–34
18th Century
Theologian
The usual mode of protecting a well in the East was probably then, as now, by building around it a low circular wall.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 21:33
19th Century
Bishop
If a man shall open a pit. —Rather, uncover a well. The wells in the East commonly have covers, which are removed when water is d…
John Calvin
On Exodus 21:33
16th Century
Theologian
And if a man shall open a pit. He lists further cases of damage inflicted, in which restitution is to be demanded from the person who caus…
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John Gill
On Exodus 21:33
17th Century
Pastor
If a man shall open a pit
That has been dug in time past, and filled up again, or take the covering from it, and lea…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 21:22–36
17th Century
Minister
The cases mentioned here give rules of justice that were applicable then and are still in use for deciding similar matters. These laws teach us tha…