Deuteronomy 15:11

“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”

"For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." - Deuteronomy 15:11
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What does Deuteronomy 15:11 mean?

Deuteronomy 15:11 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." This verse from the book of Deuteronomy is…

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The Call to Open Our Hands Wide

Deuteronomy 15:11 states, "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." This profound scripture from the book of Deuteronomy underscores one of the…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Generosity: Embracing the Call to Care for the Needy

O Lord, my God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You today with a heart full of humility and reverence. I thank You for Your unconditional love, mercy, and grace that sustains me each day. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, guiding…

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