Exodus 30:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 30:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 30:15 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the L..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 30:15 — KJV
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. give more: Heb. multiply give less: Heb. diminish”
— Exodus 30:15 (KJV)
Exodus 30:15 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 30:15
“To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with Exodus 30:15: give, more, less
“And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with Exodus 30:15: give, more, less
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 30:15: rich, more, poor
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 30:15: give, offering, lord
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 30:15: give, offering, lord
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