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 ]