Deuteronomy 23:15

Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:15

BSB

Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you.

AKJV

You shall not deliver to his master the servant which is escaped from his master to you:

CPDV

You shall not deliver a servant who has fled to you to his master.

ERV

Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:

NHEB

You shall not deliver to his master a servant who is escaped from his master to you:

SMT

Thou shalt not deliver the servant to his lord who shall be delivered to thee from his lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:15

ThoushaltnotdeliverH5462VerbuntohismasterH113Noun MasculinetheservantH5650Noun MasculinewhichisescapedH5337VerbfromhismasterH113Noun Masculineuntothee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 23:15

Summary

Shelter escaped servants from owners

Event

Shelter for runaway servant

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC