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Deuteronomy 23:15 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:”
Deuteronomy 23:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:15
Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:This remarkable law prohibited returning escaped slaves to their masters, standing in stark contrast to ancient Near Eastern legal codes and modern fugitive slave laws. The Hebrew eved (עֶבֶד, 'servant' or 'slave') likely refers to foreign slaves fleeing to Israel from harsh masters in surrounding nations, though it could include Hebrew slaves fleeing abusive treatment. The command 'thou shalt not deliver' (lo tasgir) used the same verb describing betrayal or handing over an enemy (Deuteronomy 32:30, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:15
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“Will you bring me down to this troop? He said”
“Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway”