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A Call to Compassion
Commentators widely agree that this law was designed to foster feelings of humanity and discourage cruelty. By forbidding the slaughter of a mother and her young on the same day, God was teaching His people to be merciful. As ancient Jewish commentators noted, the principle is: "as our Father is merciful in heaven, so you be merciful on earth." This law trains the heart to value life and reflect God's own compassionate character.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 22:28
18th Century
Theologian
A law intended to remind the Israelites of the sacredness of the relation between the parent and its offspring. Compare Exodus 23:19 (see the note)…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 22:28
19th Century
Bishop
Not kill it and her young both in one day. —According to the ancient canons, this prohibition to slaughter the dam and it…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 22:28
16th Century
Theologian
And whether it be a cow or ewe. Though cruelty was indeed condemned in this precept, still I have no doubt that Moses speaks primarily of …
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John Gill
On Leviticus 22:28
17th Century
Pastor
And [whether it be] cow or ewe
Or "an ox or sheep" F6 , for this law, as Aben Ezra says, respects both ma…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 22:1–33
17th Century
Minister
In this chapter, we have various laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with …