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Exodus 22:27-29
Good News Translation
Exodus 22:27-29
Good News Translation
27 because it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful.
28 (A)“Do not speak evil of God,[a] and do not curse a leader of your people.
29 “Give me the offerings from your grain, your wine, and your olive oil when they are due.
“Give me your first-born sons.
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- Exodus 22:28 God; or the judges.
Exodus 22:27-29
New International Version
Exodus 22:27-29
New International Version
27 because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in?(A) When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.(B)
28 “Do not blaspheme God[a](C) or curse(D) the ruler of your people.(E)
29 “Do not hold back offerings(F) from your granaries or your vats.[b]
“You must give me the firstborn of your sons.(G)
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
- Exodus 22:29 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
Exodus 22:27-29
King James Version
Exodus 22:27-29
King James Version
27 For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.
28 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
29 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.
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