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Deuteronomy 15:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 15:13

Verse 13 of 23

Scripture focus

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

Deuteronomy 15:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:13

Theological / Devotional

Empty. That is, “empty-handed.” The root of the word translated “empty” often means “in vain” (Lev. 26:16, 20). Here it refers to effort put forth that brought no profit. To send a freed slave away without sufficient means to make a new start as an independent, free member of society, would be to make a vain gesture. He would likely fall back into slavery again. See the promise of God to the faithful (Isa. 65:23; cf. Gen. 31:42; Ex. 3:21).

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