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The Anatomy of Sin
Achan's confession reveals a classic pattern of temptation that commentators like Matthew Henry highlight. It began with the eyes ("I saw"), moved to the heart ("I coveted"), and resulted in action ("I took"). This progression serves as a timeless warning about the need to guard not just our actions, but our eyes and desires, especially the desire for worldly wealth.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 7:21
18th Century
Theologian
A fine Babylonian garment - literally, “a robe or cloak of Shinar,” the plain in which Babylon was situated (Genesis 10:10). It …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 7:21
19th Century
Bishop
A goodly Babylonish garment. —Literally, A certain goodly mantle of Shinar.
I coveted them. —The very word employ…
John Gill
On Joshua 7:21
17th Century
Pastor
When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment
One, as the Targum adds, for no more was taken; a garment ma…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 7:16–26
17th Century
Minister
See the folly of those who promise themselves secrecy in sin. The righteous God has many ways of bringing to light the hidden works of darkness. Se…