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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38

“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” Known as the lex talionis, in ancient days this law was common in many cultures in times far preceding Moses. It is found in the Code of Hammurabi from the 18th century BC, and it was probably old then (and was incorporated within Israel’s Law Code, see for it Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21). Its purpose was to prevent blood revenge and to limit the penalty that could be exacted, by making it fit the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

His Disciples Are To Show Generosity Of Spirit, Not To Cry For Vengeance (5:38-42). In this example Jesus is replying to a mistaken interpretation of the Law. The purpose of the law ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’ (the lex talionis), was in order to put a limit on vengeance in a fierce age. The idea was that no one should be killed because he had accidentally, or in a fair fight, knocked someone’s tooth out. The maximum that could be demanded was that he also lose a tooth. Very... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

But I say to you, do not resist him who is evil, But whoever smites you on your right cheek, Turn to him the other as well. And if any man would go to law with you, and take away your coat, Let him have your cloak as well. And whoever shall compel you to go one mile, Go with him two. Jesus now again sets His own authority up against the wisdom of the ages. “I say to you --.” All that man has seen as wisdom in the past is now subjected to the King of the ages. And He wants His disciples to show... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:42

Give to him who asks you, And from him who would borrow of you turn not yourself away.” These commands are rooted in the Old Testament. They are not spoken in a capitalist environment, but in an agricultural environment. The idea is that when someone who is in poverty or in dire straits comes seeking your help you are to be more than ready to offer it (compare Psalms 112:9). The background to it is found in Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 15:11. There Moses described the giving of the third... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:21-26

Matthew 5:21-Galatians : . The “ fulfilled” Law in Relation to the Teaching of the Scribes. Matthew 5:21-Ezekiel : . Murder and Malice.— Ye (have) heard: i.e. in the synagogues. The addition to the sixth commandment represents the “ tradition of the elders” ; the judgement means legal proceedings. Jesus shows that the commandment involves more than the act of murder; it embraces also feelings and words. Anger, let alone murder, is a crime, and involves judgment at God’ s hands. “ Without... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:27-32

Matthew 5:27 f. Adultery.— Jesus again extends the scope of the prohibition from actions to thoughts. There is so mething more here than the seventh or even the tenth commandment, where the coveting is only a matter of property ( cf. Job 31:1; Job 31:7-2 Kings :). The papyri show that a married woman is probably meant in Matthew 5:28. Matthew 5:29 f. The Right Eye and Hand ( cf. Matthew 18:8 f. Mark 9:43-2 Corinthians : *).—“ Right eye” is an assimilation to “ right hand” ; the two eyes... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:33-37

Matthew 5:33-Haggai : . Oaths.— Jesus sums up several OT passages, e.g. Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Deuteronomy 23:21-Isaiah :. The use of oaths and vows by the Jews was much abused, and the Rabbis were continually discussing whether or no certain vows and oaths were binding. Jesus goes to the root of the matter by forbidding all oaths, and admits no limitations to the general principle, a position adopted by the Quakers as by Irenæ us, Origen, Chrysostom, and Jerome. The... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew 5:38-Luke : . Retaliation ( cf. Luke 6:29 f.).— Like the law of divorce, the law of the ius talionis ( Exodus 21:24 f.*) was more restrictive than permissive; “ it limited revenge by fixing an exact compensation for an injury.” Jesus penetrates behind this just principle without abrogating it. His disciples, in virtue of a higher principle, are not to desire human justice for themselves. To take His words literally is to exalt the letter at the expense of the spirit, which He... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:21-22

The Pharisees, in their lectures upon the law, usually thus prefaced, It was said by them of old time; this, saith Christ, ye have heard. Thou shalt not kill: this was spoken by God in Mount Sinai, it was the sixth of the ten words then spoke. And whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: this now was the Pharisees’ addition, for we read of no such addition to the law as delivered, Exodus 20:13. Thus they mixed their traditions with the word of God, which possibly might be the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:23-24

The Jews were to offer gifts and sacrifices, Hebrews 5:1. Their gifts were their free will offerings, they were the most frequent oblations amongst the Jews, as may appear from Leviticus, and what the priests pressed with the greatest importunity, as may appear from Mark 7:11; therefore our Saviour instanceth in these, rather than in other parts of their worship. Bring unto God the best and most acceptable sacrifices (in your or, the teacher’s judgment) that you can, if there be found malice or... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:42

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:21-26

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:27-32

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:33-37

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:21-22

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:23-24

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