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Verse	Translation	Text
De 20:6	King James	And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
See the margin and references. The fruit of newly-planted trees was set apart from common uses for four years.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

See the margin and references. The fruit of newly-planted trees was set apart from common uses for four years.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
A vineyard - This and the former dispensation were generally convenient, but more necessary in the beginning of their settlement in Canaan, for the encouragement of those who should build houses or plant vineyards, which was chargeable to them, and beneficial to the common - wealth. Eaten of it - Heb. made it common, namely, for the use of himself and family and friends, which it was not, 'till the fifth year.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

A vineyard - This and the former dispensation were generally convenient, but more necessary in the beginning of their settlement in Canaan, for the encouragement of those who should build houses or plant vineyards, which was chargeable to them, and beneficial to the common - wealth. Eaten of it - Heb. made it common, namely, for the use of himself and family and friends, which it was not, 'till the fifth year.

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