Exodus 22Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Exodus 22:16–24
Laws About Social Justice
16 “If a man seduces a virgin1 who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price2 for her and make her his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money equal to the bride-price for virgins.
18 “You shall not permit a sorceress to live.
19 “Whoever lies with an animal shall be put to death.
20 “Whoever sacrifices to any god, other than the LORD alone, shall be devoted to destruction.3
21 “You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. 22 You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. 23 If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, 24 and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless.
Footnotes
[1] 22:16
Or a girl of marriageable age; also verse 17
[2] 22:16Or engagement present; also verse 17
[3] 22:20That is, set apart (devoted) as an offering to the Lord (for destruction) (ESV)
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