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Equal Ransom, Equal Value
Matthew Henry highlights a profound truth: the rich were not to give more, and the poor were not to give less. This fixed amount for the "ransom of the soul" demonstrated that all souls are of equal value to God. Unlike other offerings based on ability, this one shows that God is no respecter of persons; every soul is equally precious and equally in 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 30:13
19th Century
Bishop
Half a shekel. —When shekels came to be coined, they were round pieces of silver, about the circumference of a shilling, but consi…
John Gill
On Exodus 30:13
17th Century
Pastor
This they shall give, everyone that passes among them
that are numbered
And their num…
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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…