Pray the Word with David Platt Justice for the Enslaved (Exodus 21:16)
Feb 18, 2026
A prayerful reading of Exodus 21:16 centers on the biblical prohibition against stealing and selling people. The conversation contrasts ancient slavery with modern trafficking and highlights the global reality of sexual exploitation. Listeners are invited to pray for justice, rescue, repentance, and healing for those affected and for those working to end trafficking.
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Scripture Condemns People Trafficking
- The Bible explicitly condemns stealing and selling people as trafficking and demands justice.
- David Platt connects Exodus 21:16 to modern human trafficking and calls it unequivocally forbidden.
Different Forms Of Slavery In Scripture
- Old Testament slavery among God's people differed from the racialized slavery in U.S. history.
- Platt emphasizes that Exodus still clearly forbids the stealing-and-selling form of slavery in verse 16.
Modern Trafficking Is Still Present
- Platt notes modern trafficking still occurs worldwide, including the United States.
- He references personal acquaintances who've experienced this horror to underscore reality.