Exodus 22:23
“If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;”
Exodus 22:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- If you hurt them they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- If thou afflict them at all, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;
- DARBYDarby
- If thou afflict him in any way, if he cry at all unto me, I will certainly hear his cry;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- If you take advantage of them at all, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- if thou dost really afflict him, surely if he at all cry unto Me, I certainly hear his cry;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- If you afflict them in any way and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry;
Context: Exodus 22
21Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
22Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
23If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;
24And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
25If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
About Exodus 22: Rules for Worship and Holiness
Laws are given for various crimes such as theft, false accusation, and mistreatment of foreigners.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 22 is a chapter that outlines the laws of justice and mercy that God has given to the Israelites. It begins with a reminder that God is the one who will judge the people and that they should not take justice into their own hands. It then goes on to list a number of laws that are to be followed, such as not mistreating foreigners, not oppressing widows and orphans, and not taking bribes. It also outlines punishments for those who break these laws, such as restitution or even death.