KJV ORIGINAL
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow’s ox for a pledge.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They steal the donkey that belongs to orphans, and they take away the widow's ox as payment for a debt.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how cruel people take advantage of society's most vulnerable members - orphans and widows - by stealing their means of survival.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, donkeys and oxen were essential for survival, used for transportation, farming, and carrying burdens. Orphans and widows had no male relatives to protect them, making them extremely vulnerable to exploitation. Taking these animals would leave the most defenseless people with no way to earn a living or support themselves.
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