16. sanctify the congregation —namely, by expiatory rites and purification with water [CALVIN], ( Exodus 19:10 ; Exodus 19:22 ). MAURER translates, "appoint a solemn assembly," which would be a tautological repetition of Exodus 19:22- : . elders . . . children —No age was to be excepted ( Exodus 19:22- : ). bridegroom —ordinarily exempted from public duties ( Exodus 19:22- : ; compare 1 Corinthians 7:5 ; 1 Corinthians 7:29 ). closet —or, nuptial bed, from a Hebrew root "to cover," referring to the canopy over it. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-17" class="com-number"
Pericope (part_of)
- part_of
pericope/per-jol-2-004
절 (explains)
Source
source-manifest/jfb— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological