Exodus 23:6
“Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.”

What does Exodus 23:6 mean?
Exodus 23:6 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause." This verse is part of the laws given to the Israelites by God through Moses. In the immediate context, God is instructing the Israelites on their behavior…
Read full commentaryDevotionalJustice for the Poor: A Divine Mandate
Exodus 23:6, KJV states, "Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause." This verse resonates deeply in our modern society, where the marginalized often struggle to be heard, and the scales of justice can be tipped by wealth, status, or influence. God, through His…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne of grace today, I am reminded of the words found in Exodus 23:6, which say, "Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause." I kneel before You, O Lord, with a heart that longs for justice and mercy in a world fraught…
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