Deuteronomy 13

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THE PUNISHMENT OF THOSE WHO ENTICED THE PEOPLE TO IDOLATRY. Moses, foreseeing the great peril that is before the Israelites of being led away from the worship of Jehovah, announces certain directions for the punishment of those who should lead the people into idolatry. Three cases are mentioned: 1. Where the enticement to idolatry is from a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams. The guilty seducer is to be put to death. 2. Where the enticement comes from a brother, or son, or daughter, or dearest friend. Here no affection is to shield the offender. He is to be put to death. 3. Where designing men lead away a whole community. Here there is to be most careful investigation, and if, after official examination, the guilt is clear, the punishment was to be inflicted with terrible severity.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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