Joe: Alright, we're here with our Bible expert, and he's about to tell us about Exodus 22.

Bible Expert: Yes, so Exodus 22 lays out how to treat foreigners and slaves. It also explains how God expects His people to treat animals.

Joe: Interesting! So, what kinds of things does it say about foreigners?

Bible Expert: Well, the first thing is that the Israelites are not to oppress a foreigner in any way. In fact, they are to treat them like their own citizens.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty progressive! And what about slaves?

Bible Expert: Well, the law states that a slave must be treated with respect and must not be abused. It also states that a slave must be released after six years of service.

Joe: That's pretty cool. What about animals?

Bible Expert: The law states that an animal must not be kept in a pen overnight and that it must be given food and water. It also states that an animal must not be muzzled while plowing.

Joe: That's really interesting. Anything else in Exodus 22 that I should know about?

Bible Expert: The law also states that if someone steals something, they must repay it four times over. It also states that if someone causes damage to someone else's property, they must pay for it.

Joe: Alright, well that's some pretty important stuff. Thanks for explaining it to us!