Deu 15:11-14 | TSK | e4.org | the poor Although Moses, by the statutes relative to the division of the land, and inheritance, and the inalienable nature of it, had studied to prevent any Israelite from being born poor, yet he exhorts them to the exercise of the tenderest compassion and most benevolent actions; and not to refuse assistance to the decayed Israelite, though the sabbatical year drew nigh. ; ; ; Thou shalt ; ; ; , , ; ;

‏ Deuteronomy 15:11-14

the poor Although Moses, by the statutes relative to the division of the land, and inheritance, and the inalienable nature of it, had studied to prevent any Israelite from being born poor, yet he exhorts them to the exercise of the tenderest compassion and most benevolent actions; and not to refuse assistance to the decayed Israelite, though the sabbatical year drew nigh. Prov 22:2; Matt 26:11; Mark 14:7; John 12:8

Thou shalt Deut 15:8; Matt 5:42; Luke 12:33; Acts 2:45, Acts 4:32-35, Acts 11:28-30; 2Cor 8:2-9; 1John 3:16-18

Deut 15:1; Exod 21:2-6; Lev 25:39-41; Jer 34:14; John 8:35-36

This is a most humane and merciful addition to the law in Exod 21:2-11; enforced upon the Israelites by the consideration of their Egyptian bondage. As a faithful servant has made no property for himself while honestly serving his master, so now, when he quits his service, he has nothing to begin the world with except what the kindness of his master may bestow upon him as a remuneration for his zeal and fidelity. Though what was to be bestowed upon servants is not fixed, yet they were to be liberally supplied (Deut 15:14).

Gen 31:42; Exod 3:21; Lev 25:42-44; Prov 3:27-28; Jer 22:13; Mal 3:5; Col 4:1

the Lord Neh 8:10; Ps 68:10; Prov 10:22; Acts 20:35; 1Cor 16:2