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Holiness Through Generosity
Commentators explain this law is a practical expression of holiness. By intentionally leaving a portion of their harvest for the poor and foreigners, Israelites were to imitate the merciful character of God. As Matthew Henry states, "Works of piety must always be attended with works of charity," reminding believers that faith must be accompanied by tangible care for others.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 19:9–10
18th Century
Theologian
See Deuteronomy 24:19-21. “Grape” signifies fallen fruit of any kind; and “vineyard” a fruit garden of any kind. Compare Deuteronomy 23:24.
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 19:9
19th Century
Bishop
And when you reap. —Benevolent consideration for the poor is another means by which the Israelite is to attain to that holiness wh…
John Gill
On Leviticus 19:9
17th Century
Pastor
And when you reap the harvest of your land
Of the land of Canaan, when come into it, which having sown, and it was h…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 19:1–37
17th Century
Minister
There are some ceremonial precepts in this chapter, but most of these precepts are binding on us, for they are explanations of the Ten Commandments…