Exodus 22:23 cpdv — If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry. "

— Exodus 22:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

20

Whoever immolates to gods, other than to the Lord, shall be killed.

21

You shall not harass the newcomer, nor shall you afflict him. For you yourselves were once newcomers in the land of Egypt.

22

You shall not harm a widow or an orphan.

23

If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry.

24

And my fury will be enraged, and I will strike you down with the sword. And your wives will become widows, and your sons will become orphans.

25

If you lend money to the poor of my people who live among you, you shall not coerce them like a collector, nor oppress them with usury.

26

If you take a garment from your neighbor as a pledge, you shall return it to him again before the setting of the sun.

Exodus 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 22:23 say?
Exodus 22:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry. ”
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 (CPDV): “If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry. ” 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.
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