Deuteronomy 15:3
The Scripture
(3) Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;
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 23:20Exodus 22:25Matthew 17:25Matthew 17:26John 8:35I Corinthians 6:6I Corinthians 6:7Galatians 6:10
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