KJV ORIGINAL
Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now these are the laws and decisions you must present to them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to share specific laws and legal decisions with the Israelite people.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Exodus, chapter 21 marks the beginning of a detailed set of laws and judgments that God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai after delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. These laws were part of the covenant relationship between God and His people, designed to establish justice, order, and moral standards for the emerging nation of Israel. They reflected God's holiness and provided practical guidance for daily life in a society that was transitioning from nomadic wanderers to a settled community.
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