Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.Thy neighbour — Every man, as plainly appears, 1. By comparing this place with Leviticus 19:34, where this law is applied to strangers2. Because the word neighbour is explained by another man, Leviticus 20:10; Romans 13:8.As thyself — With the same sincerity, though not equality of affection. read more
18. Love thy neighbour See Matthew 5:43, note. “The traditional division of the law of Moses into moral, ceremonial, and juristic laws may serve to facilitate a general view of theocratic ordinances; but it is incorrect if it seeks to express a distinction within the law, and to claim various dignity for various parts. For the most inward commandment, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” stands beside “Thou shalt not sow thy field with two kinds of seed.” Oehler. read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Leviticus 19:18
not avenge: Exodus 23:4, Exodus 23:5, Deuteronomy 32:25, 2 Samuel 13:22, 2 Samuel 13:28, Proverbs 20:22, Matthew 5:43, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19, Romans 13:4, Galatians 5:20, Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8, 1 Peter 2:1 thou shalt: Matthew 5:43, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 22:40, Mark 12:31-Nahum :, Luke 10:27-Haggai :, Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8 Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:34 - General Matthew 5:39 - That Matthew 7:12 - for John 13:34 - That ye love Acts... read more