Deu 21:18, 21, Pro 17:21-25, 20:20 | JFB | STEP | 18-21. If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son —A severe law was enacted in this case. But the consent of both parents was required as a prevention of any abuse of it; for it was reasonable to suppose that they would not both agree to a criminal information against their son except from absolute necessity, arising from his inveterate and hopeless wickedness; and, in that view, the law was wise and salutary, as such a person would be a pest and nuisance to society. The punishment was that to which blasphemers were doomed [ ]; for parents are considered God's representatives and invested with a portion of his authority over their children.

Deuteronomy 21:18

18-21. If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son—A severe law was enacted in this case. But the consent of both parents was required as a prevention of any abuse of it; for it was reasonable to suppose that they would not both agree to a criminal information against their son except from absolute necessity, arising from his inveterate and hopeless wickedness; and, in that view, the law was wise and salutary, as such a person would be a pest and nuisance to society. The punishment was that to which blasphemers were doomed [Le 24:23]; for parents are considered God's representatives and invested with a portion of his authority over their children.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Proverbs 17:21-25

21. (Compare Pr 23:24). Different words are rendered by "fool," both denoting stupidity and impiety.

22. (Compare Pr 14:30; 15:13). The effect of the mind on the body is well known.

medicine—or, "body," which better corresponds with "bone."

drieth—as if the marrow were exhausted.

23. a gift . . . bosom—Money and other valuables were borne in a fold of the garment, called the bosom.

to pervert—that is, by bribery.

24. Wisdom . . . him—ever an object of regard, while a fool's affections are unsettled.

25. a grief—or cross, vexation (compare Pr 17:21; 10:1).

Proverbs 20:20

20. his lamp—(Compare Pr 13:9; 24:20).