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Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 “You shall not return to their owners slaves who have escaped to you from their owners. 16 They shall reside with you, in your midst, in any place they choose in any one of your towns, wherever they please; you shall not oppress them.
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Deuteronomy 23:15-16
English Standard Version
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
English Standard Version
Miscellaneous Laws
15 (A)“You shall not give up to his master a slave[a] who has escaped from his master to you. 16 He shall dwell with you, in your midst, in the place that he shall choose within one of your towns, wherever it suits him. You shall not wrong him.
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- Deuteronomy 23:15 Or servant; the Hebrew term ‘ebed designates a range of social and economic roles (see Preface)
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New International Version
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New International Version
Miscellaneous Laws
15 If a slave has taken refuge(A) with you, do not hand them over to their master.(B) 16 Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress(C) them.
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