Leviticus 19:13

Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 19:13

BSB

You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.

AKJV

You shall not defraud your neighbor, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with you all night until the morning.

CPDV

You shall not slander your neighbor, nor shall you oppress him by violence. The wages of a hired hand, you shall not delay with you until tomorrow.

ERV

Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbour, nor rob him: the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

NHEB

"'You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.

SMT

Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbor, and thou shalt not rob: the wages of the hireling shall not remain with thee till morning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 19:13

ThoushaltnotdefraudH6231VerbthyneighbourH7453Noun MasculineneitherrobH1497VerbhimthewagesH6468Noun FeminineofhimthatishiredH7916AdjectiveshallnotabideH3885VerbwiththeeallnightuntilthemorningH1242Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 19:13

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

Overview of Leviticus 19:13

Summary

Prohibit exploitation and ensure timely wage payment

Event

Worker protections and fairness mandated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC