Leviticus 19:17

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 19:17

BSB
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.
AKJV
You shall not hate your brother in your heart: you shall in any wise rebuke your neighbor, and not suffer sin on him.
CPDV
You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you have sin over him.
ERV
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not bear sin because of him.
NHEB
"'You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
SMT
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: rebuking, thou shalt rebuke thy neighbor, and thou shalt not take sin upon him.

Commentary for Leviticus 19:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 19:17
Summary
Address wrongdoing directly rather than harboring hidden resentment
Event
Constructive correction method instructed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Teaching