And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:
When you sell something to your neighbor or buy something from your neighbor, don't take advantage of each other or treat each other unfairly.
God is teaching that all business dealings should be fair and honest, with no one cheating or taking advantage of others.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel, Leviticus 25 outlines God's laws for the Year of Jubilee, a time every 50 years when land was returned to its original owners and debts were forgiven to promote economic equality. This verse specifically addresses fair dealings in buying and selling to prevent exploitation among neighbors, reflecting the broader covenant instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai. These rules were designed to foster a just society where God's people lived in harmony and avoided the pitfalls of greed common in surrounding cultures.
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