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Matthew 5:38-42; An Eye for an Eye (Cultural Commentary)
By
Mike Nappa
Why was Jesus so adamant about mentioning “the right cheek” when he gave his command for followers to “turn the other cheek”? The answer lies in the social norms of that time in ancient Israel. In Western society today, one person spitting on another is a contemptuous, especially offensive insult. In the time of Jesus,…
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