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Deuteronomy 24:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 24:12

Verse 12 of 22

Scripture focus

And if the man [be] poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

Deuteronomy 24:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 24:12

Theological / Devotional

His pledge. His outer cloak may have been the only worth-while thing the poor man had to offer as his “pledge.” To offer clothing as security was not uncommon (Deuteronomy 24:17; Job 22:6; Proverbs 20:16; 27:13; Amos 2:8). This pledge was not to be held overnight (Exodus 22:25, 26). The outer garment was used for many purposes (Exodus 12:34; Judges 8:25). On the requirement of restoring a poor man’s pledge see Ezekiel 18:7, 12 ; 33:15.

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