In the midst of the land — Namely, beyond Jordan, as there were three already appointed on this side Jordan: In the midst of the several parts of their land, to which they might speedily flee from all the parts of the land.... [ Continue Reading ]
Prepare thee a way — Distinguish it by evident marks, and make it plain and convenient, to prevent mistakes and delays.... [ Continue Reading ]
Enlarge thy coast — As far as Euphrates.... [ Continue Reading ]
If thou shalt keep all these commandments — But the Jewish writers themselves own, that the condition not being performed, the promise of enlarging their coast was not fulfilled, so that there was no need for three more cities of refuge. Yet the holy, blessed God, say they, did not command it in vai... [ Continue Reading ]
Rise — Or be established, accepted, owned as sufficient: it is the same word which in the end of the verse is rendered, be established.... [ Continue Reading ]
A safe witness — A single witness, though he speak truth, is not to be accepted for the condemnation of another man, but if he be convicted of false witness, this is sufficient for his own condemnation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Eye for eye — What punishment the law allotted to the accused, if he had been convicted, the same shall the false accuser bear.... [ Continue Reading ]