Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in? When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. New Living Translation This coat may be the only blanket your neighbor has. How can a person sleep without it? If you do not return it and your neighbor cries out to me for help, then I will hear, for I am merciful. English Standard Version for that is his only covering, and it is his cloak for his body; in what else shall he sleep? And if he cries to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. Berean Standard Bible because 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. King James Bible For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. New King James Version For that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin. What will he sleep in? And it will be that when he cries to Me, I will hear, for I am gracious. New American Standard Bible for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his body. What else is he to sleep in? And it will come about that when he cries out to Me, I will listen to him, for I am gracious. NASB 1995 for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his body. What else shall he sleep in? And it shall come about that when he cries out to Me, I will hear him, for I am gracious. NASB 1977 for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his body. What else shall he sleep in? And it shall come about that when he cries out to Me, I will hear him, for I am gracious. Legacy Standard Bible for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his body. What else shall he sleep in? And it shall be that when he cries out to Me, I will hear him, for I am gracious. Amplified Bible for that is his only covering; it is his clothing for his body. In what shall he sleep? And when he cries to Me [for help], I will hear him, for I am compassionate and gracious. Christian Standard Bible For it is his only covering; it is the clothing for his body. What will he sleep in? And if he cries out to me, I will listen because I am gracious. Holman Christian Standard Bible For it is his only covering; it is the clothing for his body. What will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will listen because I am compassionate.” American Standard Version for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Contemporary English Version because that is the only cover the poor have when they sleep at night. I am a merciful God, and when they call out to me, I will come to help them. English Revised Version for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. GOD'S WORD® Translation It may be the only clothes he has to cover his body. What else will he sleep in? When he cries out to me, I will listen because I am compassionate. Good News Translation because it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful. International Standard Version for it's his only covering; it's his outer garment, for what else can he sleep in? And when he cries out to me, I'll hear him, for I am gracious. Majority Standard Bible because 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. NET Bible for it is his only covering--it is his garment for his body. What else can he sleep in? And when he cries out to me, I will hear, for I am gracious. New Heart English Bible for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin. What would he sleep in? It will happen, when he cries to me, that I will hear, for I am gracious. Webster's Bible Translation For that is his only covering, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth to me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. World English Bible for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin. What would he sleep in? It will happen, when he cries to me, that I will hear, for I am gracious. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor it is his only covering, it [is] his garment for his skin; wherein does he lie down? And it has come to pass, when he cries to Me, that I have heard, for I [am] gracious. Young's Literal Translation for it alone is his covering, it is his garment for his skin; wherein doth he lie down? and it hath come to pass, when he doth cry unto Me, that I have heard, for I am gracious. Smith's Literal Translation For it is his covering alone; his garment for his nakedness in which he shall lie; and it was when he shall cry to me, and I heard, for I am compassionate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor that same is the only thing wherewith he is covered, the clothing of his body, neither hath he any other to sleep in: if he cry to me, I will hear him, because I am compassionate. Catholic Public Domain Version For it is all that he has to cover himself, to clothe his body; nor does he have anything else in which to sleep. If he cries out to me, I will hear him, because I am compassionate. New American Bible for this is his only covering; it is the cloak for his body. What will he sleep in? If he cries out to me, I will listen; for I am compassionate. New Revised Standard Version for it may be your neighbor’s only clothing to use as cover; in what else shall that person sleep? And if your neighbor cries out to me, I will listen, for I am compassionate. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they are his only covering, it is his raiment for his body; with what shall he sleep? And if he prays before me, I will hear him; for I am compassionate. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because that is his garment alone and it is his covering for his body. With what will he sleep? And if he will pray before me I shall hear him, because I am compassionate. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin; wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto Me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Brenton Septuagint Translation For this is his clothing, this is the only covering of his nakedness; wherein shall he sleep? If then he shall cry to me, I will hearken to him, for I am merciful. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws of Social Responsibility…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. 28You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.… 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. ... 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? 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. Matthew 5:40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; Luke 6:29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. 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? Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” 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. 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? Matthew 25:35-36 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Romans 13:9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Treasury of Scripture For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he cries to me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. when he crieth Exodus 2:23,24 And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage… Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 72:12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. for I am gracious Exodus 34:6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 2 Chronicles 30:9 For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him. Psalm 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Jump to Previous Alone Body Cloak Compassionate Covering Cries Crieth Cry Ear Garment Gracious Great Hear Heard Lie Mantle Mercy Raiment Skin Sleep WhereinJump to Next Alone Body Cloak Compassionate Covering Cries Crieth Cry Ear Garment Gracious Great Hear Heard Lie Mantle Mercy Raiment Skin Sleep WhereinExodus 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 because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. In ancient Israel, a cloak was an essential garment, often serving multiple purposes. It was not only a piece of clothing but also a blanket for warmth, especially during the cold nights. The cloak's significance is highlighted in the law, which protects the poor by ensuring that their basic needs are met. This reflects God's concern for justice and compassion towards the vulnerable. The cloak as a covering is reminiscent of God's provision and protection, as seen in other scriptures where God is described as a refuge and covering for His people (Psalm 91:4). What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe original audience of the laws given in Exodus, including the commandment in Exodus 22:27, were the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were being instructed on how to live righteously and justly. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai and communicated it to the people. 3. God The compassionate and just deity who provides these laws to ensure the well-being and fair treatment of all individuals, especially the vulnerable. 4. The Poor The specific group of people being protected by this law, as they might need to borrow and use their cloak as collateral. 5. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, including the commandments found in Exodus. Teaching Points Compassionate JusticeGod’s law reflects His character, which is both just and compassionate. We are called to emulate this in our dealings with others, especially the vulnerable. The Importance of Dignity The command to return a cloak underscores the importance of preserving human dignity. We should ensure that our actions do not strip others of their dignity. God Hears the Oppressed God’s promise to hear the cries of those in need assures us that He is attentive to injustice. We should be encouraged to cry out to God in our own times of need and be responsive to the cries of others. Practical Love This law is a practical expression of love for one's neighbor. We are called to demonstrate love through tangible actions that meet the needs of others. Stewardship of Resources The commandment implies a responsibility to use our resources wisely and generously, ensuring that we do not exploit others for personal gain.Verse 27. - Wherein shall he sleep? The outer garment worn by the ancient Hebrews was like that of the modern Bedouins - a sort of large woollen shawl or blanket, in which they enveloped the greater part of their persons. It serves the Bedouins, to the present time, as robe by day, and as coverlet by night. When he crieth unto me. Compare ver. 23. If the law is broken, and the man cry unto the Lord, he will hear, and avenge him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew becauseכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [his cloak] הִ֤וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the only לְבַדָּ֔הּ (lə·ḇad·dāh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of covering כְסוּתוֹ֙ (ḵə·sū·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3682: A cover, a veiling he has הִ֥וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are [for] שִׂמְלָת֖וֹ (śim·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8071: A dress, a mantle his body. לְעֹר֑וֹ (lə·‘ō·rōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather What else בַּמֶּ֣ה (bam·meh) Preposition-b | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what will he sleep in? יִשְׁכָּ֔ב (yiš·kāḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down And if כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he cries out יִצְעַ֣ק (yiṣ·‘aq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim to Me, אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to I will hear, וְשָׁמַעְתִּ֖י (wə·šā·ma‘·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am compassionate. חַנּ֥וּן (ḥan·nūn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2587: Gracious Links Exodus 22:27 NIVExodus 22:27 NLT Exodus 22:27 ESV Exodus 22:27 NASB Exodus 22:27 KJV Exodus 22:27 BibleApps.com Exodus 22:27 Biblia Paralela Exodus 22:27 Chinese Bible Exodus 22:27 French Bible Exodus 22:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 22:27 For that is his only covering it (Exo. 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