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John Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 15:8

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, etc.] And give him bountifully and liberally; in order to which the heart must be first opened, the affections moved, and a willing mind disposed to give generously: and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth: enough to answer his present exigencies, but not to cause him to abound, or to supply him with things needless and superfluous.
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