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Jeremiah 7:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

[If] ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt:

Jeremiah 7:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6

Theological / Devotional

If ye oppress not. True religion enters into every phase of life, including social relationships. The essential value and proof of religion is demonstrated by the effects religion produces on conduct (see James 1:27).

Stranger. The classes here listed form a general designation of all the poor and helpless (see Ex. 22:21–24; 23:9; Deut. 10:18; 14:29; 24:17–21; Deut. 27:19).

Shed not innocent blood. Doubtless including also “judicial murders” in unjust court decisions in addition to cold-blooded murders.

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