KJV ORIGINAL
When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you harvest the grapes from your vineyard, don't go back through to gather what you missed. Leave those grapes for the foreigners, orphans, and widows.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to intentionally leave part of their harvest for those who are poor and vulnerable in society.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's law given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. In ancient agricultural societies, gleaning (gathering leftover crops after harvest) was a vital way for the poor, foreigners, and those without family support to survive. This law institutionalized care for society's most vulnerable members.
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