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and don`t oppress the widow, nor the fatherless, the sojourner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.
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God's Heart for the Helpless
Commentators emphasize that God has a special concern for the widow, orphan, immigrant, and poor. John Calvin notes that true faith is proven not just by avoiding sin, but by actively caring for those who cannot defend themselves. This demonstrates genuine integrity before God, not just a fear of earthly consequences.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And oppress not - He had commanded positive acts of love; he now forbids every sort of unlove. He that oppresseth the poor, Solomon…
19th Century
Anglican
The prophet implies that true fasting is to loose the bands of wickedness and leave off oppression. But Israel had adopted quite the oppos…
Baptist
This is what God said – most just, most fit for God to require of his people.
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16th Century
Protestant
He mentions here some other duties, but for the same purpose of showing that the fear of God is not proved by ceremonies, but by acting justly towa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, thestranger, nor the poorSuch as have …
God's judgments upon Israel in the past for their sins were written to warn Christians. The duties required are not keeping fasts and offering sacr…
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