Exegetical #2: Structural Analysis of Deuteronomy 15:1-18

Structural analysis of Deuteronomy 15:1-18
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March 25, 2022
Structural analysis of Deuteronomy 15:1-18
Structural Outline
1 The command to absolve the unpaid debts (verse1-6)
1 The clear command for absolution of debts (verse 1)
2 Explanation of the Law of Absolution of debts (verse 2-3)
3 The Outcome of the Absolution (verse 4:6)
2 Instructions to Assist the Poor (verse 7-11)
4 Commentary on Assisting the Poor (verse 7-10
5 Command to Help the Poor (verse 11)
3 Command for the conditions for freeing servants (verse 12-18)
6 Directives for the Release of Servants (verse 12-15)
7 Directives on Gaining Lifelong Servants (verse 16-18)
Summary
The book of Deuteronomy is an echo and exposition of the law of God, which was given on Mount Sinai by God. The book of Deuteronomy was written by Moses to the people of Israel. Moses, as a vessel of God, was reminding the people about the value and the importance of the law of God. This work analyzes the exegetical and structural aspects of the book of Deuteronomy 15:1-18.
In Deuteronomy 15: 1-6, God gives a command to the Israelites to forgive the debts of those who owe them in their nation in the sabbatical year. The debts were to be canceled by the creditors and forget it. The first verse of the chapter is the clear degree of the command to the Israelites. In verses 2 and 3, an explanation is provided as to how the absolution of the debts is to be conducted. The commentary makes it clear that the debts are to be forgiven in t...