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Universal Sanctity of Life
Commentators emphasize that this law against murder applies universally to 'any man,' not just Israelites. Scholars like Gill and Ellicott note this principle of equal justice, where both native-born and foreigners are protected and held accountable, underscores God's view that all human life is sacred, a concept rooted as far back as Genesis 9:6.
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Leviticus
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 24:17
19th Century
Bishop
And he that killeth a man. —The enactment that in case of blaspheming no difference is to be made between a non-Israelite and an Israelite…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 24:17
16th Century
Theologian
And he that killeth any man. We now proceed to the confirmation of the Sixth Commandment afforded by the Judicial Law; and first, the puni…
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:17
17th Century
Pastor
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. With the sword, as the Targum of Jonathan adds; which restrains…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 24:10–23
17th Century
Minister
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…