Exodus, 22

26. for this cloak of his is the only covering he has for his body. What else has he to sleep in? If he cries out to me, I will hear him; for I am compassionate.

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Chapter 22 of the Exodus Book contains laws on financial compensation for theft, damage, loans, among other issues related to fair and equitable treatment among members of the community. Below are five verses related to these themes:

Deuteronomy 24:6 - "Thou shalt not take the hand of hand or sunshine, because that would be to take the debtor's own life." This verse addresses the question of the pledge, mentioned in Exodus 22:26-27, and highlights the importance of protecting the life and subsistence means of the debtors.

Proverbs 20:10 - "Two weights, two measurements, both are abominable to the Lord." This verse deals with the question of justice and equity in the application of the law, which is a recurring theme in Exodus 22.

Leviticus 19:13 - "Thou shalt not overwhelm thy neighbor, nor steal it; Thou shalt not retain the salary of the newspaper with you until the morning." This verse highlights the importance of treating workers with justice and paying them what is due to them, which is relevant to some laws in Exodus 22:10-15.

Proverbs 22:22-23 - "Do not steal to the poor, because he is poor, nor crushed to the afflicted at the door; for the Lord will defend his cause over your life." This verse addresses the issue of theft and exploitation of vulnerable, which is also addressed in Exodus 22:21-24.

Deuteronomy 22:1-4-"If you see the ox or sheep of your brother, you will not shy away from bringing them back; it will be your brother you have threaded; you will not shy away from doing the same with your donkey. [. ..] Don't bite in the ox when you thin. " These verses highlight the importance of community responsibility and animal care, themes that are relevant to some laws in Exodus 22:5-6 and 19.