Exodus 23:9 · KJV

"Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

⁸And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

⁹Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

¹⁰And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:

¹¹But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

How do you treat those who are different from you?

What does it mean to empathize with strangers for you?

When have you felt like an outsider, and how did it affect you?

Life Application

compassion

Make an effort to welcome newcomers in your community. Consider volunteering to help those in need.

empathy

Practice understanding others' perspectives by listening to their stories.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse emphasizes compassion for strangers, which Jesus embodied in His ministry to the marginalized.

Related Prayers

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Celebrating Our Community's Transformation Through Gardening

As a long-time resident of our neighborhood, I can hardly contain my joy in seeing the community come together for the shared garden project. It start

✝️Salvation

Yearning for the Hearts of Incarcerated Men

As a volunteer in a local jail, I witness the pain and struggles of the men I meet. Many are lost, consumed by their mistakes, and sometimes it's hard

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.