Exodus 22:9-31 ASV

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Exodus 22:31

And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.Ye shall be holy unto me — And one mark of that honourable distinction is appointed in their diet, which was, that they should not eat any flesh that was torn of beasts - Both because the blood was not duly taken out of it, and because the clean beast was ceremonially defiled, by the touch of the unclean. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:1-31

THE BOOK OF THE COVENANT, Exodus 20:22 to Exodus 23:33. Here follows a collection of sundry laws which were compiled by Moses, and doubtless represent the oldest written legislation of the Pentateuch. This compilation probably constituted “the book of the covenant” which is mentioned in Exodus 24:7. Kalisch classifies the laws under three heads: (1 . ) Those touching the rights of persons, Exodus 21:1-32; (2 . ) Those touching the rights of property, Exodus 21:33 to Exodus 23:14; and (3 . )... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:12

12. If it be stolen from him Hebrew, from with him, that is, from a place where his immediate oversight would naturally prevent such seizure . In this case the loss would be regarded as due to his carelessness . Comp . Genesis 31:39. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:15

15. If it be a hired thing If the owner let it out for money in advance or to be paid, that payment was to be taken as the sole compensation in the case . read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:18

18. Not suffer a witch to live Those who practised the magical arts were regarded as usurping the realm of Deity, and, by some mysterious league with wicked spirits, opposing themselves to the fundamental principles of true religion . Hence they were, in logical accord with the Israelitish faith, to be treated as capital offenders . Comp . Leviticus 19:26; Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:10-11. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:24

24. I will kill you with the sword Observe here that Jehovah is the governor and judge over all, and will, sooner or later, punish all evildoers and them that forget mercy . The magistrate bears not the sword in vain if he maintain justice and defend the weak; but if he fail in these high responsibilities, God’s own hand will interpose and bring deserved retribution . read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:25

25. A usurer Or, a creditor, here regarded as a rigid exacter of interest . The tenderness enjoined in regard to loans to the poor was adapted to cultivate compassion and brotherly feeling . But it was not designed to favour the indolent and vicious . read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:27

27. Wherein shall he sleep The outer garment was used by the poorer classes of the East as their sole covering by night . Hence the kind consideration of the law . read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:28

28. Thou shalt not revile the gods Rather, God . Our version follows the Sept . , Vulg . , and other versions, and conveys the idea that even the gods of the heathen are not to be reviled . Others understand the reference to be to judges, but this seems sufficiently comprehended in the words ruler of thy people, which immediately follow . This verse associated God and the civil ruler in a very noticeable way . The latter is, according to Romans 12:4, God’s minister, and a becoming... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:29

29. First of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors Literally, thy fulness and thy tear thou shalt not delay . The first full or ripe produce, and the droppings of oil and wine as pressed from the fruit, are intended . The offering to God of firstfruits and firstlings was a custom of most remote antiquity, (comp . Genesis 4:3-4,) and a most appropriate exhibition of gratitude and of a sense of dependence . The firstborn of thy sons See notes on Exodus 13:2. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Exodus 22:31

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:1-31

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:25

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:27

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:28

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 22:29

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