Deuteronomy 15:22
The Scripture
(22) Thou shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean and the clean person shall eat it alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Leviticus 20:25Deuteronomy 12:15Deuteronomy 12:22Leviticus 5:2Numbers 19:19Numbers 19:22