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◄ Leviticus 25:17►

New International Version
Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the LORD your God.

New Living Translation
Show your fear of God by not taking advantage of each other. I am the LORD your God.

English Standard Version
You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God, for I am the LORD your God.

Berean Standard Bible
Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

King James Bible
Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for Iam the LORD your God.

New King James Version
Therefore you shall not oppress one another, but you shall fear your God; for Iam the LORD your God.

New American Standard Bible
So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

NASB 1995
‘So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

NASB 1977
‘So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

Legacy Standard Bible
So you shall not mistreat one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am Yahweh your God.

Amplified Bible
You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; for I am the LORD your God.

Christian Standard Bible
You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am the LORD your God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am Yahweh your God.”

American Standard Version
And ye shall not wrong one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am Jehovah your God.

Contemporary English Version
I am the LORD your God, so obey me and don't cheat anyone.

English Revised Version
And ye shall not wrong one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never take advantage of each other. Fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

Good News Translation
Do not cheat an Israelite, but obey the LORD your God.

International Standard Version
No one is to cheat his neighbor. Instead, you are to fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

NET Bible
No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

New Heart English Bible
You shall not wrong one another; but you shall fear your God: for I am the LORD your God.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

World English Bible
You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am Yahweh your God.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you do not oppress one another, and you have been afraid of your God; for I [am] your God YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and ye do not oppress one another, and thou hast been afraid of thy God; for I am Jehovah your God.

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye shall not oppress each his neighbor; and thou shalt fear thy God: for I Jehovah your God.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Do not afflict your countrymen, but let every one fear his God: because I am the Lord your God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do be willing to afflict your countrymen, but let each one fear his God. For I am the Lord your God.

New American Bible
Do not deal unfairly with one another, then; but stand in fear of your God. I, the LORD, am your God.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall not cheat one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
You shall not therefore defraud one another; but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall not cheat any man his brother, and be in awe of your God, because I AM LORD JEHOVAH your God.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And ye shall not wrong one another; but thou shalt fear thy God; for I am the LORD your God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let not a man oppress his neighbour, and thou shalt fear the Lord thy God: I am the Lord thy God.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Return of Property
…16You shall increase the price in proportion to a greater number of years, or decrease it in proportion to a lesser number of years; for he is selling you a given number of harvests.17Do not take advantage of each other,but fear your God;for I am the LORD your God.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

James 2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

Romans 13:10
Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Galatians 5:14
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:39
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...

Deuteronomy 24:14-15
Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns. / You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Proverbs 3:29
Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

Zechariah 7:9-10
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

Exodus 22:21
You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 23:9
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.

Deuteronomy 10:19
So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Treasury of Scripture

You shall not therefore oppress one another; but you shall fear your God: for I am the LORD your God.

shall not

Leviticus 25:14
And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyestought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

fear

Leviticus 25:43
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.

Leviticus 19:14,32
Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: Iam the LORD…

Genesis 20:11
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of Godis not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

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Leviticus 25

1.the Sabbath of the seventh year
8.The jubilee in the fiftieth year
14.Of oppression
18.A blessing of obedience
23.The redemption of land
29.Of houses
35.Compassion to the poor
39.The usage of bondmen
47.The redemption of servants

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Do not take advantage of each other
This command is rooted in the broader context of the Year of Jubilee, a time when debts were forgiven, and land was returned to its original owners. The principle here is one of fairness and justice, reflecting God's desire for His people to live in harmony and equity. This echoes the broader biblical theme of loving one's neighbor (Leviticus 19:18) and is a precursor to the New Testament teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and fairness in relationships (Matthew 7:12). The historical context of ancient Israel, where economic disparity could lead to exploitation, underscores the importance of this command.

but fear your God
The fear of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, signifying reverence, awe, and obedience to God's commandments. In this context, it serves as a deterrent against exploiting others, reminding the Israelites that their actions are accountable to a higher authority. This fear is not about terror but about respect and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and justice.Proverbs 9:10 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, indicating that true understanding and ethical behavior stem from a proper relationship with God.

for I am the LORD your God
This phrase reaffirms God's covenant relationship with Israel. It is a reminder of His authority and the basis for the commandments given. The use of "I am the LORD" is a declaration of His eternal and unchanging nature, as seen inExodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself as "I AM." This statement also connects to the identity of God as the ultimate lawgiver and judge, whose standards are to be upheld by His people. It underscores the idea that ethical behavior is not merely a social construct but a divine mandate.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Israelites
The primary audience of the book of Leviticus, the Israelites were God's chosen people, receiving the Law through Moses.

2.Moses
The prophet and leader who delivered God's laws to the Israelites, including the instructions in Leviticus.

3.The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and where these laws were to be practiced.

4.The Year of Jubilee
A significant event in Israelite society, occurring every 50 years, where debts were forgiven, and land was returned to original owners, emphasizing economic and social justice.

5.God (Yahweh)
The ultimate authority and lawgiver, whose character and holiness are reflected in the laws given to His people.

Teaching Points

Fear of God as a Foundation for Justice
The command to "fear your God" underscores that reverence for God should guide our interactions with others, ensuring fairness and justice.

Economic Justice and Integrity
The prohibition against taking advantage of others calls for integrity in business and economic dealings, reflecting God's concern for justice.

Community and Accountability
The instruction to not take advantage of one another highlights the importance of community accountability and mutual respect among God's people.

God's Ownership and Provision
Recognizing that God is the ultimate owner of all things should lead to a generous and fair approach to resources and relationships.

Holiness in Relationships
As God is holy, His people are called to reflect His character in their relationships, ensuring they are marked by fairness and respect.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 25

What does "extortioner" mean in the Bible?

What does 'extortioner' mean in the Bible?

How could a small Aramean force defeat Judah's army (2 Chronicles 24:24) if military records and common sense suggest larger forces usually prevail?

Deuteronomy 15:1-2 prescribes canceling debts every seven years--how would this not destabilize an ancient economy?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(17)Ye shall not therefore oppress one another.--Better,And ye shall not overreach any man his neighbour.(SeeLeviticus 25:14.)

But thou shalt fear thy God--who pleads the cause of the oppressed, and avenges every injustice. (SeeLeviticus 19:14.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do not
וְלֹ֤א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

take advantage
תוֹנוּ֙(ṯō·w·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3238:To rage, be violent, to suppress, to maltreat

of one
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

another,
עֲמִית֔וֹ(‘ă·mî·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5997:Companionship, a comrade, kindred man

but fear
וְיָרֵ֖אתָ(wə·yā·rê·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

your God;
מֵֽאֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ(mê·’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

for
כִּ֛י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִ֥י(’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

am the LORD
יְהֹוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.
אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

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OT Law: Leviticus 25:17 You shall not wrong one another (Le Lv Lev.)