Exodus 22:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My anger will burn hot, and I will have you killed by the sword. Your wives will become widows, and your children will lose their fathers.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning that He will bring severe judgment on those who oppress the vulnerable, making the oppressors' families experience the same loss they caused others.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's law given to Moses for the Israelites after they left Egypt. It follows specific commands about not mistreating widows and orphans, who were among the most vulnerable people in ancient society since they had no male protector or provider. In the ancient Near East, without social safety nets, these groups depended entirely on the community's compassion and God's protection.

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