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Judges 19:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 19:23

Verse 23 of 30

Scripture focus

And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay, my brethren, [nay], I pray you, do not [so] wickedly; seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not this folly.

Judges 19:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 19:23

Theological / Devotional

Do not so wickedly. To violate the right of hospitality and protection of their neighbor was in itself a heinous crime. In Eastern lands it was a rigid rule that after hospitality had been extended to a wayfarer, he was to be safe from harm.

Folly. This word was frequently used for an outrage against the laws of nature, particularly of a sexual nature (Gen. 34:7; Deut. 22:21; 2 Sam. 13:12).

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