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The Foundation of God's Law
Commentators explain that this declaration, "I am Jehovah your God," serves as the foundational reason for the surrounding laws. Similar to its use before the Ten Commandments, this statement grounds the laws of social justice and servitude in God's redemptive character and authority. Israel's obedience is a response to who God is and what He has done.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 25:38
18th Century
Theologian
Here, and in (Leviticus 25:42), (Leviticus 25:55), is expressed the principle which was to limit and modify the servitude o…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 25:38
19th Century
Bishop
Which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt. —For this appeal to the signal act of redemption from Egypt, see Leviti…
John Gill
On Leviticus 25:38
17th Century
Pastor
I [am] the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt
Where they had been strangers and sojourners, a…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 25:35–38
17th Century
Minister
Poverty and decay are great grievances, and very common; you have the poor always with you. You are to relieve him: by sympathy, pitying the poor; …