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and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;
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Justice is Active, Not Passive
Commentators emphasize that biblical righteousness has two sides. It involves refraining from negative actions like oppression and robbery, but it also demands positive, active charity. As scholars like Ellicott and Calvin note, it's not enough to simply avoid harming others; God requires his people to actively feed the hungry and clothe the naked. Neglecting these duties is a sin.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
To the debtor his pledge. —In the simple state of early Hebrew society, borrowing was resorted to only by the very poor, and the l…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet confirms his former teaching by examples. For he first says, if anyone faithfully keeps the law, he will prosper, since God will r…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And has not oppressed any By fraud or force, particularly the poor, to the great grief and hurt of them:
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Presbyterian
The soul that sinneth it shall die. As to eternity, every person was, is, and will be dealt with as his conduct shows him to be under the …