Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, return it by sunset, New Living Translation If you take your neighbor’s cloak as security for a loan, you must return it before sunset. English Standard Version If ever you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down, Berean Standard Bible If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, King James Bible If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: New King James Version If you ever take your neighbor’s garment as a pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down. New American Standard Bible If you ever seize your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you are to return it to him before the sun sets, NASB 1995 “If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you are to return it to him before the sun sets, NASB 1977 “If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you are to return it to him before the sun sets, Legacy Standard Bible If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun sets, Amplified Bible If you ever take your [poor] neighbor’s robe in pledge, you must return it to him before sunset, Christian Standard Bible “If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset. Holman Christian Standard Bible If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset. American Standard Version If thou at all take thy neighbor's garment to pledge, thou shalt restore it unto him before the sun goeth down: Contemporary English Version Before sunset you must return any coat taken as security for a loan, English Revised Version If thou at all take thy neighbour's garment to pledge, thou shalt restore it unto him by that the sun goeth down: GOD'S WORD® Translation If you take any of your neighbor's clothes as collateral, give it back to him by sunset. Good News Translation If you take someone's cloak as a pledge that he will pay you, you must give it back to him before the sun sets, International Standard Version If you take your neighbor's coat as collateral, you are to return it to him by sunset, Majority Standard Bible If you take your neighbor?s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, NET Bible If you do take the garment of your neighbor in pledge, you must return it to him by the time the sun goes down, New Heart English Bible If you take your neighbor's garment as collateral, you shall restore it to him before the sun goes down, Webster's Bible Translation If thou shalt at all take thy neighbor's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it to him by the setting of the sun. World English Bible If you take your neighbor’s garment as collateral, you shall restore it to him before the sun goes down, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif you take the garment of your neighbor in pledge at all, you return it to him during the going in of the sun: Young's Literal Translation if thou dost at all take in pledge the garment of thy neighbour, during the going in of the sun thou dost return it to him: Smith's Literal Translation If taking in pledge, thou shalt take in pledge the garment of thy friend, at the going down of the sun thou shalt turn it back to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf thou take of thy neighbour a garment in pledge, thou shalt give it him again before sunset. Catholic Public Domain Version If you take a garment from your neighbor as a pledge, you shall return it to him again before the setting of the sun. New American Bible If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you shall return it to him before sunset; New Revised Standard Version If you take your neighbor’s cloak in pawn, you shall restore it before the sun goes down; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf you at all take your neighbor's clothes as a pledge, you must give them back to him by sunset; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if you take the garment of your neighbor as a pledge, at the setting the sun, give it to him: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If thou at all take thy neighbour's garment to pledge, thou shalt restore it unto him by that the sun goeth down; Brenton Septuagint Translation And if thou take thy neighbour's garment for a pledge, thou shalt restore it to him before sunset. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws of Social Responsibility…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, 27because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.… Cross References Deuteronomy 24:12-13 If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession; / be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God. Job 24:7-10 Without clothing, they spend the night naked; they have no covering against the cold. / Drenched by mountain rains, they huddle against the rocks for want of shelter. / The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt. ... Amos 2:8 They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines. Ezekiel 18:7 He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. Ezekiel 18:16 He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Nehemiah 5:11-12 Please restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have been assessing them.” / “We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised. Proverbs 22:22-23 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, / for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them. Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. Leviticus 19:13 You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Luke 6:34-35 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Luke 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Treasury of Scripture If you at all take your neighbor's raiment to pledge, you shall deliver it to him by that the sun goes down: to pledge Deuteronomy 24:6,10-13,17 No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge… Job 22:6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing. Job 24:3,9 They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge… Jump to Previous Cloak Clothing Collateral Deliver Exchange Garment Goes Money Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Pledge Raiment Restore Setting Sun Sunset UseJump to Next Cloak Clothing Collateral Deliver Exchange Garment Goes Money Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Pledge Raiment Restore Setting Sun Sunset UseExodus 22 1. Of Theft5. Of damage 7. Of trespasses 14. Of borrowing 16. Of fornication 18. Of witchcraft 19. Of bestiality 20. Of idolatry 21. Of strangers, widows, and fatherless 25. Of usury 26. Of pledges 28. Of reverence to magistrates 29. Of the first fruits 31. Of torn flesh If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral In ancient Israel, a cloak was an essential garment, often serving as a person's only outer garment and even as a blanket at night. The law here addresses the practice of taking a cloak as a pledge or collateral for a loan. This reflects the agrarian and communal society where personal property was limited, and the cloak was a vital possession. The principle of taking collateral is seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as in Deuteronomy 24:10-13, which also emphasizes the importance of treating the poor with dignity and compassion. This practice underscores the biblical theme of justice and mercy, ensuring that the poor are not deprived of their basic needs. return it to him by sunset Persons / Places / Events 1. NeighborRefers to a fellow Israelite or someone living within the community. The term emphasizes the relational aspect and the importance of treating others with respect and dignity. 2. Cloak In ancient Israel, a cloak was an essential garment, often used as a blanket at night. It symbolizes basic human needs and protection. 3. Collateral This refers to a pledge or security for a loan. The act of taking a cloak as collateral indicates a financial transaction or debt. 4. Sunset The time by which the cloak must be returned, highlighting the urgency and importance of ensuring the neighbor's well-being. 5. Mosaic Law The broader context of this verse is the Mosaic Law, which provided guidelines for ethical and just living among the Israelites. Teaching Points Compassion and JusticeThe command to return the cloak by sunset underscores the importance of compassion and justice in our dealings with others. We are called to consider the basic needs of those around us and act to meet them. Respect for Human Dignity The cloak represents a person's dignity and basic needs. By returning it, we acknowledge and respect the inherent worth of every individual. Timeliness in Kindness The instruction to return the cloak by sunset teaches us the importance of acting promptly in our kindness and generosity. Delayed help can lead to unnecessary suffering. Trust in God's Provision By returning the cloak, the lender trusts in God's provision rather than holding onto security. This act of faith can inspire us to trust God in our own financial dealings. Community Responsibility This law highlights the responsibility of the community to care for one another, ensuring that no one is left vulnerable or in need.(26, 27) Thy neighbour's raiment.--The simlah, or salmah, here translated "raiment," was the large flowing outer raiment, elsewhere called beged, which was commonly of woollen, and corresponded to the abba of the modern Arabs. It was a warm wrapper, and has sometimes been compared to a Scotch plaid. The poor Israelite did not much want it by day; but needed it as a blanket by night--a practice known to many modern tribes of Arabs. The present passage forbids the retention of this garment as a pledge during the night, and seems to imply a continuous practice of pledging the simlah by day, and being allowed to Enjoy the use of it, nevertheless, as a nocturnal covering.Verse 26. - If thou take at all thy neighbour's raiment to pledge. Lending upon pledge, the business of our modern pawnbrokers, was not forbidden by the Jewish law; only certain articles of primary necessity were forbidden to be taken, as the handmill for grinding flour, or either of its mill-stones (Deuteronomy 24:6). Borrowing upon pledge was practised largely in the time of Nehemiah, and led to very ill results. See Nehemiah ch. 5. Thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down. The reason is given in the next verse. As it could not have been worth while to take the pledge at all, if it was immediately to have been given back for good, we must suppose a practice of depositing the garment during the day, and being allowed to have it out at night. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you take your neighbor’s רֵעֶ֑ךָ (rê·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow cloak שַׂלְמַ֣ת (śal·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8008: A wrapper, mantle as collateral, חָבֹ֥ל (ḥā·ḇōl) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 2254: To wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain return it תְּשִׁיבֶ֥נּוּ (tə·šî·ḇen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to him לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew by עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while sunset, בֹּ֥א (bō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Exodus 22:26 NIVExodus 22:26 NLT Exodus 22:26 ESV Exodus 22:26 NASB Exodus 22:26 KJV Exodus 22:26 BibleApps.com Exodus 22:26 Biblia Paralela Exodus 22:26 Chinese Bible Exodus 22:26 French Bible Exodus 22:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 22:26 If you take your neighbor's garment as (Exo. 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