Proverbs 23:10-11

Verses 10-11

10, 11. Remove not… landmark That which marked the border of the field. Encroach not upon the rights of others, especially of the orphan or other defenceless person. See Proverbs 22:28. For their redeemer גאלם , ( goal - am,) their kinsman, patron, defender, avenger, is strong, etc. Jehovah is expressed in the Septuagint.

He shall plead their cause with thee That is, against thee. Our Authorized Version does not give the full force of the original: He will defend their suit against thee; or, he himself will take their case. Deuteronomy 19:14; Deuteronomy 27:17; Proverbs 22:28; Job 31:21.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verses 10-11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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