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Radical Hospitality
Commentators explain that providing "bread" and "water" is symbolic of meeting all of an enemy's essential needs. John Gill notes this command encompasses all acts of beneficence and humanity, showing genuine respect and kindness rather than just offering the bare minimum.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 25:21–22
18th Century
Theologian
A precept reproduced by Paul (Romans 12:20) has a second clause that, at first sight, seems to suggest a motive incompatible with true …
John Gill
On Proverbs 25:21
17th Century
Pastor
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat Which includes all manner of food; whatever persons may have in their hous…
Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 25:21–22
17th Century
Minister
The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies…