Exodus 22:27

For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:27

BSB
because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.
AKJV
For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he cries to me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.
CPDV
For it is all that he has to cover himself, to clothe his body; nor does he have anything else in which to sleep. If he cries out to me, I will hear him, because I am compassionate.
ERV
for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.
NHEB
for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin. What would he sleep in? It will happen, when he cries to me, that I will hear, for I am gracious.
SMT
For it is his covering alone; his garment for his nakedness in which he shall lie; and it was when he shall cry to me, and I heard, for I am compassionate.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:27

ForthatishiscoveringH3682Noun FeminineonlyitishisraimentH8071Noun FeminineforhisskinH5785Noun MasculinewhereinshallhesleepH7901VerbanditshallcometopasswhenhecriethH6817VerbuntomethatIwillhearH8085forIamgraciousH2587Adjective

Commentary for Exodus 22:27

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Overview of Exodus 22:27
Summary
Protect people's basic survival needs
Event
God shows compassion
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law