Exodus 22:23 bbe — If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;

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"If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;"

— Exodus 22:23, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 22:23 in Other Translations

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“If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;”
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“If thou afflict them at all, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; ”
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“If you take advantage of them at all, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry;”
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Exodus 22 — Context

Complete destruction will come on any man who makes offerings to any other god but the Lord.

Do no wrong to a man from a strange country, and do not be hard on him; for you yourselves were living in a strange country, in the land of Egypt.

Do no wrong to a widow, or to a child whose father is dead.

If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;

And in the heat of my wrath I will put you to death with the sword, so that your wives will be widows and your children without fathers.

If you let any of the poor among my people have the use of your money, do not be a hard creditor to him, and do not take interest.

If ever you take your neighbour's clothing in exchange for the use of your money, let him have it back before the sun goes down:

Exodus 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:23 say?

Exodus 22:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;”

Where is Exodus 22:23 in the Bible?

Exodus 22:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 23.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:23.

What translation should I read Exodus 22:23 in?

Exodus 22:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 22:23?

Exodus 22:23 reads (BBE): “If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 22:23 bbe — If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;

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