Deuteronomy 15:5
The Scripture
(5) Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this 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 4:9Deuteronomy 11:13Deuteronomy 11:14Deuteronomy 11:15Deuteronomy 28:1Deuteronomy 28:2Deuteronomy 28:3Deuteronomy 28:4Deuteronomy 28:5Deuteronomy 28:6Deuteronomy 28:7Deuteronomy 28:8
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 28:1Deuteronomy 28:13Deuteronomy 28:15Deuteronomy 11:13Deuteronomy 13:18I Kings 11:38