Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 22:24 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Exodus 22:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 22 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.”
Exodus 22:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 22:24
And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.God's special concern for society's vulnerable appears throughout Scripture. The poor (אֶבְיוֹן, evyon), widows (אַלְמָנָה, almanah), and strangers (גֵּר, ger) lacked powerful advocates—so God becomes their defender. These laws protect against economic exploitation, demanding compassion rather than merely permitting it. Israel's own Egyptian oppression should create empathy for the marginalized. James defines pure religion as caring for widows and orphans (James 1:27); t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 22:24
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“and his wife a widow.”
“Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall upon it suddenly”
“The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.”
“even you”
“We are orphans and fatherless”
“Pour out thine indignation upon them”
“your wrath according to the fear that is due to you?”
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
“and the rocks are broken apart by him.”
“and give them over to the power of the sword; and let their wives become childless”