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    Exodus 23 (KJV)

    Read Exodus chapter 23 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Exodus 23

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    Exodus 23 Summary

    Exodus 23 concludes the Book of the Covenant with laws about justice, sabbath rest, festivals, and God's promises for the conquest of Canaan. God commands fairness in court, compassion for enemies, and rest for people, animals, and the land.

    The chapter outlines three annual feasts — Unleavened Bread, Harvest, and Ingathering — and closes with God's promise to send an angel before Israel to guide them into the Promised Land, driving out their enemies gradually.

    Key Themes

    Justice and FairnessSabbath RestAnnual FeastsGod's GuidanceGradual Victory

    Key Verses in Exodus 23

    "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil."

    — Exodus 23:2

    A timeless warning against mob mentality.

    "And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water."

    — Exodus 23:25

    Promise of provision for obedience.

    "By little and little I will drive them out from before thee."

    — Exodus 23:30

    God's pattern of gradual, sustainable victory.

    Life Application

    God often works 'little by little' in our lives. Don't be discouraged by gradual progress — trust that God is faithfully working on your behalf, removing obstacles in His timing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the three feasts in Exodus 23?

    The three annual feasts are the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover season), the Feast of Harvest (Pentecost/Firstfruits), and the Feast of Ingathering (Tabernacles).

    What does Exodus 23 teach about justice?

    Exodus 23 commands impartiality in court, forbids following the crowd into wrongdoing, and requires compassion even toward enemies.

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