KJV ORIGINAL
If thou at all take thy neighbour’s raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you take your neighbor's coat as collateral for a loan, you must return it to them before sunset.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is teaching that even when someone owes you money, you shouldn't keep something they desperately need to survive.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, people often used their outer garments as collateral when borrowing money or goods. Since many poor people only had one cloak that served as both daytime clothing and nighttime blanket, keeping it overnight would cause real hardship. This law protected the vulnerable from exploitation by lenders.
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