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    Deuteronomy 24 (KJV)

    Read Deuteronomy chapter 24 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Deuteronomy 24

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    Word Meaning

    Justice (Mishpat) (מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat))

    Right judgment and fair treatment — giving each person what they are due under God's standard.

    Strong's

    Strong's H4941 — Justice (Mishpat)

    מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat) • Right judgment and fair treatment — giving each person what they are due under God's standard.

    Deuteronomy 24 Summary

    Deuteronomy 24 covers divorce regulations, protections for the newly married, lending practices, treatment of hired servants, and justice for foreigners, orphans, and widows. The chapter also establishes the gleaning law — leaving harvest edges for the poor.

    Jesus discussed the divorce provision of this chapter in Matthew 19, explaining that Moses permitted divorce 'because of the hardness of your hearts,' but God's original design was lifelong marriage.

    Key Themes

    Divorce and MarriageWorkers' RightsGleaning for the PoorJustice for the Marginalized

    Key Verses in Deuteronomy 24

    "When 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."

    — Deuteronomy 24:19

    The gleaning law built generosity into the economic system, providing for the poor with dignity.

    Life Application

    Build generosity into your economic life — don't squeeze every last dollar for yourself. Leave margin for others. The gleaning principle means intentionally creating opportunities for those in need.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What did Jesus say about Deuteronomy 24's divorce law?

    Jesus explained that Moses permitted divorce due to hardness of heart, but God's original intention was permanent, faithful marriage (Matthew 19:8).

    What is the gleaning law?

    Landowners were required to leave the edges and forgotten portions of their harvest for the poor, foreigners, orphans, and widows — providing food with dignity through work.

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