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Exodus 23:9 Meaning

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

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Leviticus 19:34

    This verse similarly commands love for the stranger, aligning with the message in Exodus.

  • Ephesians 2:19

    Paul speaks of Gentiles being fellow citizens, reflecting the inclusion of strangers.

  • Luke 10:30-37

    The Good Samaritan parable illustrates the principle of caring for strangers.

Source: Exodus 23:9