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The Equal Value of Every Soul
Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Ellicott emphasize that the ransom was the same for everyone, rich or poor. This powerfully illustrates that all souls are of equal value in God's sight. Unlike other offerings based on wealth, this 'ransom of the soul' shows that God is no respecter of persons and that all people stand in equal need of redemption.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 30:11–16
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 30:12
19th Century
Bishop
THE RANSOM OF SOULS.
When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel. —A formal enrollment and …
John Calvin
On Exodus 30:12
16th Century
Theologian
When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel. The tribute which God here demands at the taking of the census is very fittingly conne…
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John Gill
On Exodus 30:12
17th Century
Pastor
When you take the sum of the children of Israel, after
their number An account of them, how many they are; whi…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 30:11–16
17th Century
Minister
The tribute was half a shekel, equivalent to about fifteen pence. The rich were not to give more, nor the poor less; the souls of the rich and poor…