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Deuteronomy 15:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 15:8

Verse 8 of 23

Scripture focus

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth.

Deuteronomy 15:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:8

Theological / Devotional

Open thine hand wide. A word picture of a bountiful spirit. The Hebrew form is emphatic, “opening thou shalt open thy hand to him.” Compare the words of Christ (Matt. 5:42; Luke 6:30-34). One of the hardest lessons for many to learn is that selfishness is self-defeating.

Sufficient for his need. Enough is to be lent to meet the emergency. The genuine case requires compassion (Matt. 18:33).

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