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The Poor Man's Blanket
Commentators explain that the 'garment' was a large outer cloak, often the only blanket a poor person owned. The law required it to be returned by sunset, even if held as a pledge for a loan. This demonstrates God's practical compassion, prioritizing a person's basic need for warmth and survival over a lender's financial security.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 22:26–27
18th Century
Theologian
The law regarding pledges is expanded, (Deuteronomy 24:6), (Deuteronomy 24:10–13).
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 22:26–27
19th Century
Bishop
Thy neighbour’s raiment.—The simlah, or salmah, here translated “raiment,” was the large flowing outer …
John Gill
On Exodus 22:26
17th Century
Pastor
If you at all take your neighbour's raiment to pledge
So that it seems that the lender, though he might not impose u…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 22:1–31
17th Century
Minister
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what …