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Deuteronomy 15

Deuteronomy 15:14

Hebrew Servants · Deuteronomy 15:12–18
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Translations

Modern
You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.
Traditional
Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the Lord thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him.
Literal
You shall generously furnish him from your flock, and from your threshing floor, and from your winepress; that with which YHWH your God has blessed you, you shall give to him.
Latin
…sed dabis viaticum de gregibus, et de area, et torculari tuo, quibus Dominus Deus tuus benedixerit tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you.

Notes

Deuteronomy 15:1–23

The law of Moses included rules about borrowing and lending. Here, God commanded Israel to cancel debts in the seventh year and to lend generously to the poor.

These laws helped poor people survive times of need. They also placed limits on the wealthy so they would not take advantage of those who were vulnerable.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Exodus 21:1–11

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Banker, Banking Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Handmaid, Handmaiden Poor, the Slave, Slavery

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: should be Exercised: Toward Servants Poor: Duty To Sabbatic Year: Creditors Required to Release Debtors In Servant: Bond: Laws of Moses Concerning Servants: Slaves or Bond: To be Furnished Liberally, when Their Servitude Expired Wine Press: General Scriptures Concerning