15-16 Don’t return a runaway slave to his master; he’s come to you for refuge. Let him live wherever he wishes within the protective gates of your city. Don’t take advantage of him.

17-18 No daughter of Israel is to become a sacred prostitute; and no son of Israel is to become a sacred prostitute. And don’t bring the fee of a sacred whore or the earnings of a priest-pimp to the house of God, your God, to pay for any vow—they are both an abomination to God, your God.

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Miscellaneous Laws

15 If a slave has taken refuge(A) with you, do not hand them over to their master.(B) 16 Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress(C) them.

17 No Israelite man(D) or woman is to become a shrine prostitute.(E)

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