CONTENTS The subject in this Chapter is similar to the former. Here are laws of direction, for the punishment of evil-doers: respecting the ox in his labour: the disgrace of him that refuseth to build up his brother's name: the punishment of the immodest woman: laws respecting weights and measures:... [ Continue Reading ]
No doubt in all instances, strict examination took place before punishment. The limitation of the number of stripes prevented the effects of rigour. The Jews have a tradition, that while the stripes were laying on, the judge of the court read those words of scripture; Deuteronomy 28:58, and Deuteron... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul hath given the best comment upon this passage. 1 Corinthians 9:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
I venture to think that this precept had in it somewhat more, than merely what is contained in the obvious letter of it. If it be remembered, that the promise of the woman's seed, bruising the serpent's head, had not in those early ages been so clearly and fully revealed, in what stock or tribe the... [ Continue Reading ]
For the honor of women, we should hope this precept was seldom violated, or the punishment made necessary.... [ Continue Reading ]
It were much to be wished that these precepts were kept in view by all persons concerned in trade.... [ Continue Reading ]
This short account of Amalek, and the punishment of that people, comes in very properly upon the close of the foregoing precepts; for it was both a just weight and just measure, that Israel should requite Amalek, for his conduct towards them on their first coming out of Egypt. Exodus 17:14. It is wo... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS I DESIRE grace to bless my compassionate GOD, that my stripes have fallen far short of my sins, and I may truly say to my soul with one of old, Know, therefore, that GOD hath exacted of thee less than thy iniquity deserved. It is thou, dearest JESUS, who hath been wounded for my transgr... [ Continue Reading ]