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and these wine-skins, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they are torn: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.
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The Danger of a Single Lie
Matthew Henry points out that the Gibeonites' initial lie forced them into a web of deceit. Their worn-out clothes and torn wineskins were not just random details but necessary props to support their story. This illustrates a timeless spiritual principle: one lie often requires more lies to maintain, showing that the 'way of that sin is especially downhill.' It serves as a warning not to do evil, even with a good motive.
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Joshua
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these bottles of wine, which we filled, [were] new That is, on the day they came out on their journey:
Presbyterian
Other people heard this news and were driven by it to make war against Israel; but the Gibeonites were led to make peace with them. Thus the discov…