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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Ezekiel 18:7

restored . . . pledge—that which the poor debtor absolutely needed; as his raiment, which the creditor was bound to restore before sunset (Exodus 22:26-27), and his millstone, which was needed for preparing his food (Deuteronomy 24:6, Deuteronomy 24:10-13).

bread to . . . hungry . . . covered . . . naked— (Isaiah 58:7; Matthew 25:35-36). After duties of justice come those of benevolence. It is not enough to refrain from doing a wrong to our neighbor, we must also do him good. The bread owned by a man, though "his," is given to him, not to keep to himself, but to impart to the needy.

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ezekiel 18:7:

Ezekiel 18:5
Ezekiel 18:12

 

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