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Deuteronomy 25:17

Deuteronomy 25:17
Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Remember what Amalek did unto thee,.... The Amalekites, how they came out against them, and fought with them at Rephidim, Exo 17:8,

by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt; which was an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Deuteronomy 25:13-19

Honesty in trade, as a duty to our neighbor, is emphatically enforced once more (compare Lev 19:35-36). It is noteworthy that John the Baptist puts the like duties in the forefront of his preaching…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 25:13-19

Here is, I. A law against deceitful weights and measures: they must not only not use them, but they must not have them, not have them in the bag, not have them in the house (Deu 25:13, Deu 25:14);…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Deuteronomy 25:17-19

On -Amaleḳ

Israel, remembering -Amaleḳ"s impious treatment of their derelicts on the way from Egypt, must, when they rest from their enemies in the land, exterminate -Amaleḳ. In the Sg. address…

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