If there arise a matter too hard for thee Heb. if a matter be too wonderful(or extraordinary) for thee; cp. Deuteronomy 22:11. In Deuteronomy 1:17, and Exodus 18:22; Exodus 18:26 (E), hardtranslates other Heb. words.

between blood and blood i.e. between accidental manslaughter and wilful murder, Deuteronomy 4:42; Deuteronomy 19:4 f., Deuteronomy 19:11 f.; E, Exodus 21:12-14.

between plea and plea Probably questions of property, as in Exodus 22:1 ff., etc.

between stroke and stroke Questions of compensation for bodily injuries, such as are defined in E, Exodus 21:18 ff.

matters of controversy within thy gates Summary of the previous clauses all local cases. See on Deuteronomy 12:12; Deuteronomy 16:18.

get thee up Of resort to the Sanctuary, 1 Samuel 1:3, etc., Psalms 122:4.

the place, etc.] See on Deuteronomy 12:5.

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