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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 22:28

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The gods - Heb. אלהים 'ělôhı̂ym. See Exodus 21:6 note. Many take it as the name of God (as in Genesis 1:1), and this certainly seems best to represent the Hebrew, and to suit the context. Curse the ruler ... - See Acts 23:5. return to 'Top of Page'
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