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Exodus 22:27-29
New American Standard Bible
Exodus 22:27-29
New American Standard Bible
27 for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his [a]body. What else is he to sleep in? And it will come about that (A)when he cries out to Me, I will listen to him, for (B)I am gracious.
28 “You shall not [b](C)curse God, (D)nor curse a ruler of your people.
29 “(E)You shall not hold back the offering from your entire harvest and your [c]wine. (F)The firstborn of your sons you shall give to Me.
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- Exodus 22:27 Lit skin
- Exodus 22:28 Or revile
- Exodus 22:29 Lit juice
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.
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