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Attributed commentary excerpt

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Matthew 12:11

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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what: This was an argumentum ad homineṁ The Jews held that such things were lawful on the sabbath day, and our Saviour very properly appealed to their canons in vindication of his intention to heal the distressed man. Luk 13:15-17, Luk 14:5 and if: Exo 23:4, Exo 23:5; Deu 22:4 Matthew 12:12
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