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God Anticipates Our Doubts
Commentators agree that God anticipated this question. It reflects a natural human tendency toward anxiety and a lack of faith when faced with commands that challenge our sense of security. John Calvin notes that such doubts can become an excuse for disobedience, but God addresses the concern directly, showing He understands our practical worries.
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Leviticus
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 25:20
19th Century
Bishop
What shall we eat the seventh year? —The Lawgiver here anticipates an objection on the part of those who are called upon …
Charles Spurgeon
On Leviticus 25:17–21
19th Century
Preacher
Not merely for the one year of rest, but fruit for three years.
John Calvin
On Leviticus 25:20
16th Century
Theologian
And if you shall say. Men will never be obedient to God’s precepts unless their distrust of Him is corrected, and they will always be inge…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 25:20
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall say, what shall you eat the seventh year ? &c.] Such as are of little faith, disbelieve the promise, and di…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 25:8–22
17th Century
Minister
The word ���jubilee��� signifies an especially animated sound of the silver trumpets. This sound was to be made on the evening of the great day of …