That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
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Gill's Exposition
Thou shall not plant thee a grove of any trees,.... Of any sort of trees, as oaks or any other; not but that it was lawful to plant trees and groves of them, but not for a religious or idolatrous use:…
These verses are closely connected in subject with the following chapter, and introduce certain directions for the administration of justice and the carrying on of the civil government of the people…
Here is, I. Care taken for the due administration of justice among them, that controversies might be determined, matters in variance adjusted, the injured redressed, and the injurious punished. While…
Cambridge Bible
That which is altogether just Heb. righteousness, righteousness.
follow Not only desire but indefatigably hunt after; cp. Deu 13:14, inquire, make search and seek diligently.
that thou mayest live,…
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