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Now if you will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me. If not, tell me. That I may turn to the right hand, or to the left."
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The Virtue of Clarity
Commentators note the servant's directness. He asks for a clear 'yes' or 'no' so he can determine his next steps. This provides a model for Christians to communicate clearly and honestly in important matters, avoiding ambiguity to ensure all parties understand the situation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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