KJV ORIGINAL
If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you mistreat them in any way, and they call out to me for help, I will definitely hear their cry;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that He will always listen when the vulnerable and oppressed call out to Him for help.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's laws given to Moses for the Israelites, specifically addressing how they should treat widows, orphans, and foreigners. In ancient Middle Eastern societies, these groups had no male protector and were extremely vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. God was establishing a justice system that protected the most defenseless members of society.
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