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Deuteronomy 15:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 15:9

Verse 9 of 23

Scripture focus

Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.

Deuteronomy 15:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:9

Theological / Devotional

Eye be evil. An “evil,” or selfish, “eye” affects the entire character (Deut. 28:54, 56; see also Prov. 23:6).

Cry. Compare Ex. 22:22, 23.

Sin unto thee. Literally, “sin in thee” (see chs. 23:22; 24:15).

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