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Deuteronomy 25:8 Cross-References
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“Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;”
Deuteronomy 25:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:8
Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him—the community leaders investigated, ensuring the brother-in-law understood his obligation and the consequences of refusal. And if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her—if after counseling he persisted in refusal, the law provided release mechanism. The Hebrew lo chafatsti (לֹא חָפַצְתִּי) means 'I have no delight/desire,' indicating this was voluntary choice, not coercion.The elders' intervention served multiple purposes: ensuring the brother wasn't refusing from misunderstanding, giving the widow formal witness, and prep...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 25:8
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