Deuteronomy 24:13

Translations

Modern

…be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Traditional

In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the Lord thy God.

Literal

You shall surely return the pledge to him when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his own garment and bless you, and to you it shall be righteousness before the face of YHWH your God.

Latin

…sed statim reddes ei ante solis occasum: ut dormiens in vestimento suo, benedicat tibi, et habeas justitiam coram Domino Deo tuo.

Original

Hebrew

English

…be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Notes

Deuteronomy 24:13

return it to him by sunset: The law was merciful.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor Social Justice True Justice What Is Good

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Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Clothing Covenant Debt Deuteronomy, Book of Neighbor Poor, the

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