What does Exodus 22:24 mean?

Exodus 22:24 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Exodus 22:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

22Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.

23If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;

24And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

25If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.

26If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down:

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