Exodus 23:22 akjv — But if you shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an advers…

American King James Version

"But if you shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries. "

— Exodus 23:22, American King James Version

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Exodus 23 — Context

19

The first of the first fruits of your land you shall bring into the house of the LORD your God. You shall not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk. ¶

20

Behold, I send an Angel before you, to keep you in the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.

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Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.

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But if you shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries.

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For my Angel shall go before you, and bring you in to the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.

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You shall not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but you shall utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

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And you shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless your bread, and your water; and I will take sickness away from the middle of you. ¶

Exodus 23:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:22 say?
Exodus 23:22 in the American King James Version reads: “But if you shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries. ”
Where is Exodus 23:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 22.
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 23:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:22 in?
Exodus 23:22 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 23:22?
Exodus 23:22 reads (AKJV): “But if you shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries. ” 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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