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Exodus 30:15 · KJV

"The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel is twenty gerahs:) an half shekel shall be the offering of the LORD.
14Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD.
15The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.
16And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.
17And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I view wealth and generosity in my life?

2

What does it mean for me to give equally among my peers?

3

When have I felt challenged to give generously?

Life Application

generosity

Evaluate your giving habits and consider how you can give more equitably.

equality

Support causes that promote equality and fairness in your community.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The equal requirement for both rich and poor to give a half shekel for atonement foreshadows the equal opportunity for salvation through Christ.

See also: Galatians 3:28

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