Exodus 22:31
The Scripture
(31) And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
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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