Exodus 22:21

Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:21

BSB

You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

AKJV

You shall neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.

CPDV

You shall not harass the newcomer, nor shall you afflict him. For you yourselves were once newcomers in the land of Egypt.

ERV

And a stranger shalt thou not wrong, neither shalt thou oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

NHEB

"You shall not wrong a foreigner, neither shall you oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

SMT

Thou shalt not treat evil the stranger, and thou shalt not press him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:21

ThoushaltneithervexH3238VerbastrangerH1616Noun MasculinenoroppressH3905VerbhimforyewerestrangersH1616Noun MasculineinthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714

Commentary for Exodus 22:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 22:21

Summary

Protect foreigners from harassment, remember exodus

Place

Egypt

Event

Commanded care for strangers

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC