N17
We are not to despise our neighbor.
Category: Neighbours & Brothers
Type: Negative
Form: Implied
Source dataset: Old Testament
Uniqueness: Not unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Not specified
Literal Application: Not specified
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Romans 14:3
- 1 Timothy 4:12
Key OT Scriptures
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Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 14:21
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Matthew 5:22
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Proverbs 6:30
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
The natural un-regenerated man elevates himself and therefore despises his neighbors who are not like he is. We sometimes justify despising a person because he is our enemy or because of his sin. Scripture, on the other hand, calls us to despise a person's sin while having love and compassion for the person himself: Jude 1:21-23 : Thus keep yourselves in God's love, as you wait for our Lord Yeshua the Messiah to give you the mercy that leads to eternal life. Rebuke some who are disputing; save others, snatching them out of the fire; and to yet others, show mercy, but with fear, hating even the clothes stained by their vices.
Classical commentators
This Mitzvah is not addressed by any of the classical commentators.
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