Deuteronomy 15:13
The Scripture
(13) And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God tells the people that debts to enemies must be forgiven and slaves must be released, and that no one should be forced to pay debts to strangers. The focus is on compassion and the removal of burdens that would cause suffering. The passage emphasizes that the law seeks to protect the vulnerable and promote peace.
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