Deuteronomy 15:23
The Scripture
(23) Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it upon the ground as water.
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 12:16Deuteronomy 12:23Leviticus 7:26I Samuel 14:32Ezekiel 33:25
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