Deuteronomy 24:12

And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 24:12

BSB

If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;

AKJV

And if the man be poor, you shall not sleep with his pledge:

CPDV

But if he is poor, then the collateral shall not remain with you through the night.

ERV

And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

NHEB

If he be a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge;

SMT

And if the man be poor, he shall not sleep with his pledge.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 24:12

AndifthemanH376Noun MasculinebepoorH6041AdjectivethoushaltnotsleepH7901VerbwithhispledgeH5667Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 24:12

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 24:12

Summary

Return poor person's bedding nightly

Place

Israel

Event

Pledge return for poor

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC