Exodus 22:23
The Scripture
(23) If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Moses gives laws concerning debt and false testimony, warning that a man who borrows money must repay it with interest and that a false witness will be put to death. He also commands that oaths be kept and that a man who swears by his God must fulfill his promise. The passage emphasizes the importance of honesty, justice, and the consequences of breaking covenants.
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