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Equal Value, Equal Price
Commentators highlight that the fixed half-shekel payment for all, rich or poor, demonstrates a profound truth: every soul is of equal value to God. As Matthew Henry notes, God is 'no respecter of persons.' The price for atonement was the same for everyone because every soul is equally precious and 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 30:15
19th Century
Bishop
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less. —See Note 2 on Exodus 30:12.
John Gill
On Exodus 30:15
17th Century
Pastor
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give
less than half a shekel
Whi…
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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…