Tag Archives: Exodus 22

laws about giving

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 22:25-31 25 “If you lend money to any of my poor people with you, you should not be like a creditor to him; you should not require interest from him. 26 If you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, … Continue reading →

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taking advantage

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 22:16-24 16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and has sex with her, he should give the bride-price for her and make her his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuses to … Continue reading →

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covenant household property loss liability rights

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 22:1-15 1 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he should repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 “If a thief is found breaking in … Continue reading →

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Exodus: a holy people

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 22:16-23:9      God wants a holy people, dedicated to him and not other gods, and not consumed by their own desires.  These laws reflect the fact that unless the Israelites purge themselves of the the urge to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Exodus: Restitution

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:12-22:15     Violence and loss are part of living in a fallen world, but that fact does not absolve anyone of his personal responsibility toward those he has wronged. A nation of former slaves needed to know that each person … Continue reading →

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