Exodus 23:9

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
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Other Translations for Exodus 23:9

BSB
Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
AKJV
Also you shall not oppress a stranger: for you know the heart of a stranger, seeing you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
CPDV
You shall not harass a sojourner, for you know the life of a newcomer. For you yourselves also were sojourners in the land of Egypt.
ERV
And a stranger shalt thou not oppress: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
NHEB
"You shall not oppress a foreigner, for you know the heart of a foreigner, seeing you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
SMT
Thou shalt not press the stranger: and ye knew the soul of the stranger, for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Commentary for Exodus 23:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 23:9
Summary
Extend compassion to foreign residents
Place
Egypt, Land of Israel
Event
Command against oppressing strangers
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law