Exodus 22:24

Exodus 22:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.

King James Version KJV

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

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And in the heat of my wrath I will put you to death with the sword, so that your wives will be widows and your children without fathers.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will become angry, and I will kill you with the sword. Your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then shall my wrath be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wiues shall be widowes, and your children fatherlesse.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and Mine anger hath burned, and I have slain you by the sword, and your wives have been widows, and your sons orphans.

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And my rage shall be enkindled, and I will strike you with the sword, and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

Translation for Translators T4T

And I will be angry with you, and I will cause you to be killed in a war [MTY]. Your wives will become widows, and your children will no longer have fathers.

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Exodus 22:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אִם כֶּ֣סֶף תַּלְוֶ֣ה אֶת עַמִּ֗/י אֶת הֶֽ/עָנִי֙ עִמָּ֔/ךְ לֹא תִהְיֶ֥ה ל֖/וֹ כְּ/נֹשֶׁ֑ה לֹֽא תְשִׂימ֥וּ/ן עָלָ֖י/ו נֶֽשֶׁךְ

אִם ʼim H518 if Conj

כֶּ֣סֶף keçeph H3701 silver N-ms

תַּלְוֶ֣ה lâvâh H3867 to join V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

עַמִּ֗/י ʻam H5971 Amaw N-ms | Suff

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הֶֽ/עָנִי֙ ʻânîy H6041 afflicted Art | Adj

עִמָּ֔/ךְ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Suff

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

תִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

ל֖/וֹ Prep | Suff

כְּ/נֹשֶׁ֑ה nâshâh H5383 to lend Prep | V-Qal

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

תְשִׂימ֥וּ/ן sûwm H7760 to set V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

עָלָ֖י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

נֶֽשֶׁךְ neshek H5392 interest N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 22:24

אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj

This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.

Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather

Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.

כֶּ֣סֶף keçeph H3701 "silver" N-ms

Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.

Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents

Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.

תַּלְוֶ֣ה lâvâh H3867 "to join" V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms

This Hebrew word means to borrow or lend, implying a sense of obligation, as seen in various Bible translations, including abide with or join self.

Definition: 1) to join, be joined 1a) (Qal) to join, be joined, attend 1b) (Niphal) to join oneself to, be joined unto

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: abide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join (self), lend(-er). See also: Genesis 29:34; Psalms 112:5; Psalms 37:21.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

עַמִּ֗/י ʻam H5971 "Amaw" N-ms | Suff

A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.

Definition: This name means nation, people

Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הֶֽ/עָנִי֙ ʻânîy H6041 "afflicted" Art | Adj

This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.

Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly

Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.

עִמָּ֔/ךְ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

ל֖/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

כְּ/נֹשֶׁ֑ה nâshâh H5383 "to lend" Prep | V-Qal

To lend means to give something to someone with the expectation of getting it back, often with interest. This verb is used in the Bible to describe financial transactions and responsibilities. It can also mean to borrow or be a creditor.

Definition: 1) to lend, be a creditor 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lend 1a2) creditor (participle) (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) to lend

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: creditor, exact, extortioner, lend, usurer, lend on (taker on) usury. See also: Exodus 22:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 109:11.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

תְשִׂימ֥וּ/ן sûwm H7760 "to set" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.

Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set

Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.

עָלָ֖י/ו ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

נֶֽשֶׁךְ neshek H5392 "interest" N-ms

The Hebrew word for interest or usury, this term is used to describe the practice of lending money at excessive rates. It is prohibited in the Bible, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 23:19-20 and Ezekiel 18:8. The concept of fair lending is central to the book of Leviticus.

Definition: interest, usury

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: usury. See also: Exodus 22:24; Proverbs 28:8; Psalms 15:5.

Study Notes — Exodus 22:24

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Exodus 22:24 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 22:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 22:24
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 22:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 22:24
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 22:24
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 22:24
Sermons on Exodus 22:24

Context — Laws of Social Responsibility

22You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. 23If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.

24My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.

25If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest. 26If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 109:9	May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.
2	Jeremiah 15:8	I will make their widows more numerous than the sand of the sea. I will bring a destroyer at noon against the mothers of young men. I will suddenly bring upon them anguish and dismay.
3	Psalms 76:7	You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
4	Psalms 78:63–64	Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs. His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.
5	Psalms 69:24	Pour out Your wrath upon them, and let Your burning anger overtake them.
6	Lamentations 5:3	We have become fatherless orphans; our mothers are widows.
7	Psalms 90:11	Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due.
8	Nahum 1:6	Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.
9	Romans 2:5–9	But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;
10	Job 31:23	For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

Exodus 22:24 Summary

This verse is saying that God gets very angry when we hurt or take advantage of people who can't defend themselves, like widows and orphans. If we do this, God will punish us severely, as seen in Exodus 22:24. We should always try to be kind and helpful to those in need, just like God is kind and helpful to us (see Psalm 68:5, which says that God is a Father to the fatherless and a Defender of widows). By showing love and care to the vulnerable, we can demonstrate God's love and character to the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason for God's anger in Exodus 22:24?

God's anger is kindled because of the mistreatment of widows and orphans, as mentioned in Exodus 22:22-23, which is a violation of His command to care for the vulnerable (see Deuteronomy 10:18).

What is the consequence of God's anger in this verse?

The consequence of God's anger is that He will kill those who mistreat widows and orphans with the sword, leaving their wives as widows and their children fatherless, as stated in Exodus 22:24.

Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites?

While this verse is addressed to the Israelites, the principle of caring for the vulnerable is a universal command that applies to all people, as seen in James 1:27, which says that pure and undefiled religion is to care for orphans and widows in their distress.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

We can apply this verse by showing compassion and care to those who are vulnerable, such as widows, orphans, and the poor, and by advocating for justice on their behalf, as commanded in Proverbs 31:8-9 and Isaiah 1:17.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can care for the vulnerable in my community, such as widows and orphans?
How can I ensure that my actions and attitudes towards those in need are pleasing to God?
What are some potential consequences of neglecting or mistreating those who are vulnerable, and how can I avoid these consequences?
In what ways can I demonstrate God's love and care to those who are hurting or in need, as seen in Exodus 22:24 and other verses?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 22:24

And my wrath shall wax hot,.... Against those that afflict them, being so devoid of humanity, compassion, and tenderness, and so guilty of oppression and injustice, which are aggravated by the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 22:24

Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child , [ lo' (H3808) tª`anuwn (H6031)] - ye shall not afflict or humble.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 22:24

Exodus 22:24 And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.Ver. 24. Your wives shall be widows.] God delights to punish cruelty in kind, as he did in Agag.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 22:24

LAWS.(16-31) The remainder of the chapter contains laws which it is impossible to bring under any general head or heads, and which can, therefore, only be regarded as miscellaneous. Moses may have recorded them in the order in which they were delivered to him; or have committed them to writing as they afterwards occurred to his memory.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 22:24

24. Those who had shewn heartlessness towards widows and orphans will perish in battle (cf. Isaiah 9:17), and their wives and children will become widows and orphans themselves.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 22:24

24. I will kill you with the sword — Observe here that Jehovah is the governor and judge over all, and will, sooner or later, punish all evildoers and them that forget mercy.

Sermons on Exodus 22:24

	Sermon	Description
	The Worst Sin by William Blackburn	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of making a choice between life and death, heaven and hell. He urges the audience to come to Jesus and let Him pay for their
	Exposition on Psalm 77 by St. Augustine	St. Augustine preaches about the Psalms, interpreting the congregation as those who leap over to reach Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of seeking God for Himself and not j
	Eagle Edom Will Come Down by John Piper	John Piper preaches on the book of Obadiah, the shortest Old Testament book, which delivers a prophecy against Edom and focuses on the vindication of Israel and the establishment o
	Is Not This the Carpenter? by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to bend their knees before God and surrender to His will. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's faithfuln
	When I See the Blood 3 by Roy Hession	In this sermon, Roy Hessian discusses the significance of the blood in the story of the Exodus. He mentions that during the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was seen talking with Mo
	The Terrors of Hell by William Nichols	The sermon transcript discusses the concept of God's will versus man's will. It emphasizes that by sinning, man sets his own will above God's and disrespects Him. The sermon also h
	Habakkuk - Part 5 by Roy Hession	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Achan in Joshua 7. The children of Israel committed a trespass by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed and hiding t