KJV ORIGINAL
And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If a foreigner lives among you in your land, you must not mistreat him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to treat foreigners and immigrants with kindness and respect, not to oppress or harass them.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as they were preparing to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. Having been strangers and slaves themselves in Egypt, they were to remember their own experience and show compassion to outsiders. In ancient times, foreigners were often vulnerable to exploitation and had few legal protections.
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