Deuteronomy 15:19
The Scripture
(19) All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy bullock, nor shear the firstling of thy sheep.
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
Exodus 13:2Exodus 13:12Exodus 34:19Leviticus 27:26Numbers 3:13Numbers 18:17Romans 8:29Hebrews 12:23Deuteronomy 12:5Deuteronomy 12:6Deuteronomy 12:7Deuteronomy 12:17
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 18:17Leviticus 27:26Exodus 34:19Ezekiel 34:8Exodus 13:12Deuteronomy 33:17