Deuteronomy 23:15-16

“Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.”

"Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him." - Deuteronomy 23:15-16
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What does Deuteronomy 23:15-16 mean?

Deuteronomy 23:15-16 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh…

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Embracing Refuge: The Heart of Grace in Deuteronomy 23:15-16

In an age where justice and mercy often seem at odds with one another, the verse from Deuteronomy 23:15-16 invites us into a profound understanding of God's heart toward the marginalized and oppressed. The King James Version states: "Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the…

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A Prayer for the Refugee and the Oppressed

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that are heavy for those who seek refuge and relief from oppression. In the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, verses 15 and 16, Your Word reminds us, "Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from…

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Deuteronomy 23:15 - "¶ Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:"
Deuteronomy 23:16 - "He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him."
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Deuteronomy 23:8 - "The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation."
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