198 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, SEFER EXODUS | 22:21 afflict — EXOD661 If one disparages an orphan or widow in t... EXOD661 If one disparages an orphan or widow in their presence, then even if they are wealthy, he violates another prohibition, that of כָּל־אַלְמָנָ֥ה וְיָתֹ֖ום לֹ֥א תְעַנּֽוּן׃, “Do not afflict any widow or orphan” (Shemos 22:21). With this prohibition, the Torah cautions a person not to distress or cause any type of pain to an orphan or widow. The punishment for one who transgresses this prohibition is stated explicitly in the Torah: …וְחָרָ֣ה אַפִּ֔י וְהָרַגְתִּ֥י אֶתְכֶ֖ם “And my anger will flare, and I will kill you" Shemos 22:23). Share Print Source KeySEFERVerse22:21Keyword(s)afflictSource Page(s)43-4 Switch article EXODUS | 22:21 afflict — EXOD666 We must prevent others from harming widow... Previous Article EXODUS | 22:21 afflict — EXOD658 … the best and worthiest mercy of a fathe... Next Article