Deuteronomy 15:15
The Scripture
(15) And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 5:14Deuteronomy 5:15Deuteronomy 16:12Exodus 20:2Isaiah 51:1Matthew 6:14Matthew 6:15Matthew 18:32Matthew 18:33Ephesians 1:7Ephesians 2:12Ephesians 4:32
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 24:18Deuteronomy 24:22Deuteronomy 16:12Ezekiel 16:4Leviticus 26:42