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and the son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him to Moses. His mother`s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.
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A Warning on Mixed Marriages
Commentators consistently point out that the offender was the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father. They interpret this detail as a deliberate warning about the 'harmful effect of mixed marriages' and 'unholy alliances,' suggesting that such unions can lead to spiritual conflict and ungodly outcomes for families.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
Blasphemed the name of the Lord, and cursed. —Better, cursed the Name and reviled. In accordance with the above …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name [of the Lord], and cursed As they…
Presbyterian
This offender was the son of an Egyptian father and an Israelite mother. The mention of his parents shows the common harmful effect of mixed marria…
