Deuteronomy 15:8

KJV

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

— Deuteronomy 15:8, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 15 connects to 2 cross-references. Every seventh year, debts among Israelites are to be cancelled and Hebrew debt-slaves released with generous provision. The chapter urges generous lending even as the sabbatical year approaches and insists on releasing Hebrew slaves after six years; if a slave …

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Other Translations

ASV

but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.

YLT

for thou dost certainly open thy hand to him, and dost certainly lend him sufficient for his lack which he lacketh.

BBE

But let your hand be open to give him the use of whatever he is in need of.

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