Deuteronomy-Chapt-25
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“Ye shall NOT ADD TO
THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL
YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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With Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction: (The Bounds of Justice and Memory).
Deuteronomy 25 reflects on the boundaries of human conduct, moving from legal punishment to family obligations and national memory. It balances justice with mercy, ensuring human dignity is maintained even in discipline. The chapter emphasizes protecting the ‘vulnerable’, ending with a call ‘to remember’ and ‘combat evil’.
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Below are the verses of Deuteronomy Chapter 25, verses 1 to 19: Whilst below the chapter is a commentary of same. (The Chapter is from JPS-1917 version of the Torah).
1 “If
there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, and the judges
judge them, by justifying the righteous, and condemning the wicked,
2 then it shall be, if the wicked man deserve to be beaten, that the judge
shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to the
measure of his wickedness, by number. 3 Forty stripes
he may give him, he shall not exceed; lest, if he should exceed, and beat him
above these with many stripes, then thy brother should be dishonoured before
thine eyes. 4 Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. 5 If
brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of
the dead shall not be married abroad unto one not of his kin; her husband’s
brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty
of a husband’s brother unto her. 6 And it shall be, that the first-born that she beareth
shall succeed in the name of his brother that is dead, that his name be not
blotted out of
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My special Commentary on Deuteronomy Chapter 25:
Verses 1-3: The Limitation of Punishment. Physical punishment is strictly capped to prevent the degradation of the offender, ensuring they are still treated with the dignity of a “brother”.
Verse 4: Compassion for the Labouring Animal. Empathy is demanded for animals, underscoring a greater duty of care and gratitude toward those who provide our sustenance.
Verses 5-10: The Duty of Yibbum (Levirate Marriage). These verses establish the importance of preserving a deceased man’s legacy, offering a legal process to protect the family unit and the widow.
Verses 11-12: Restraint in Conflict. The restriction on violent intervention in disputes highlights the need for maintaining boundaries and moderation during intense conflict.
Verses 13-16: Integrity in the Marketplace. The law mandates absolute honesty in trade, equating fair business practices with spiritual integrity and condemning fraudulent measurements.
Verses 17-19: The Obligation of Memory (Amalek). The chapter concludes with a directive to remember and eliminate the threat posed by those who exploit the weak and lack moral conscience.
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My Closing Message: (The Balance of Heart and Law).
Deuteronomy 25 teaches that a just society requires
a balance between strict law and ethical consideration, encompassing both
personal integrity and national responsibility. It emphasizes that maintaining
honest standards in all aspects of life is the primary defence against moral
decay and external threats.
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