And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and [so] wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.
Ver. 10. Of your brethren,] q.d., They are your brethren by race, place, and grace; therefore see that right be done them; else your father will be angry.
Between blood and blood.] Between an innocent and one culpable of death: as also between murders, whether wilful or casual.
Between law and commandments, &c.] To find out the true sense of the law, when it is pleaded by both parties; and to resolve the seeming ambiguities and contradictions: for not the letter but the mind of the law is law; and this you must fish out.
That they trespass not against the Lord.] By misinterpreting the law; making it a nose of wax; writhing it from the right sense.