Deuteronomy 24:20 · KJV

"When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

¹⁹When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

²⁰When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.

²¹When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.

²²And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse challenge your views on generosity?

What does it mean for you to care for the marginalized?

When have you seen or experienced kindness to those in need?

Life Application

generosity

Consider ways you can support those in need in your community. This could be through donations, volunteering, or simply offering your time.

social justice

Reflect on how you can advocate for the rights of the vulnerable in your society, ensuring they have access to resources.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse emphasizes care for the marginalized, a principle that Jesus embodied in His ministry.

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