Leviticus 19:33

Keep My Statutes · Leviticus 19:19–37
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Translations

Modern
When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him.
Traditional
And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.
Literal
And if a sojourner sojourns with you in your land, you shall not oppress him.
Latin
Si habitaverit advena in terra vestra, et moratus fuerit inter vos, non exprobretis ei:

Original

Hebrew
English
When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him.

Notes

The Israelites were once foreigners living in Egypt. God commanded them to remember how the Egyptians mistreated them and show love to the foreigners (see Deuteronomy 10:19).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor

Topics

Aliens: To be Treated with Justice Equality Foreigners Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Human Rights Immigrants Immigration Strangers in Israel: Laws Respecting: Not to be Vexed or Oppressed Treating Foreigners