Leviticus 19:34
Leviticus 19:34 in Multiple Translations
You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
The stranger that sojourneth with you shall be unto you as the home-born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.
Let him be to you as one of your countrymen and have love for him as for yourself; for you were living in a strange land, in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
Treat them in the same way as a fellow citizen, and love them as you love yourself, because you were once foreigners living in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
But the stranger that dwelleth with you, shalbe as one of your selues, and thou shalt loue him as thy selfe: for ye were strangers in the lad of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
as a native among you is the sojourner to you who is sojourning with you, and thou hast had love to him as to thyself, for sojourners ye have been in the land of Egypt; I [am] Jehovah your God.
The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be to you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
But let him be among you as one of the same country: and you shall love him as yourselves: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
You must treat them like you treat your fellow-citizens. Love them like you love yourselves, and do not forget that once, when you were foreigners in Egypt, you were badly mistreated by the people of Egypt. I, Yahweh your God, am commanding you to do this.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 19:34
Study Notes — Leviticus 19:34
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- Cross References
- Leviticus 19:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
- Sermons on Leviticus 19:34
Context — Keep My Statutes
34You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
35You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. 36You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 10:19 | So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Leviticus 19:18 | Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. |
| 3 | Exodus 12:48–49 | If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.” |
| 4 | Matthew 5:43 | You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ |
Leviticus 19:34 Summary
[This verse reminds us to love and accept people who are different from us, just like we would want to be treated if we were in their shoes. We should treat foreigners with kindness and respect, just as God expects us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Leviticus 19:18). By doing so, we are showing our love and obedience to God, who brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt (Exodus 20:2). We can apply this verse in our daily lives by being intentional about showing kindness and respect to those who may be different from us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to treat the foreigner as native-born?
According to Leviticus 19:34, it means to love and accept them as one of our own, just as we would want to be treated if we were in their shoes, remembering that we were once foreigners in the land of Egypt (Exodus 22:21, Deuteronomy 10:19).
How does this verse relate to our modern-day treatment of immigrants?
This verse reminds us that our attitude towards foreigners should be one of love and compassion, just as God expects us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:31).
What is the significance of the phrase 'I am the LORD your God' in this verse?
This phrase serves as a reminder that God is the one who has given us these commands, and that He is the same God who brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt (Exodus 20:2, Leviticus 25:38).
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being intentional about showing kindness and respect to those who may be different from us, whether it's a neighbor from another country or a coworker from a different culture, and remembering that we are all created in God's image (Genesis 1:27, Acts 17:26).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show love and acceptance to the foreigners in my community?
- How can I balance the desire to help others with the need to prioritize my own family and responsibilities?
- What are some cultural or societal barriers that might prevent me from loving and accepting foreigners as native-born, and how can I overcome them?
- What does it mean for me to 'fear God' in the context of loving and accepting foreigners, and how can I cultivate a healthy fear of God in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:34
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:34
Sermons on Leviticus 19:34
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God's Mercies - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining God's wisdom and teachings, highlighting the need to circumcise our hearts and words to align with His ways. It addresses the r |
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1 Peter 4:9 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of hospitality in his sermon on 1 Peter 4:9, urging believers to love and care for strangers, particularly those who are displaced for their fai |
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Of the Various Sorts of Proselytes. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the various types of proselytes in the Jewish tradition, emphasizing their different statuses and the conditions under which they were accepted into the Jewish |
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Cost of Discipleship - Part 9 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downfall of the people at Frining Eye, who had initially experienced God's holiness and protection. However, within just three generations |
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Islamic Spiritual War #1 by Avi Lipkin | The video discussed in the sermon is a PBS documentary called "Jihad in America" which was made with the help of various government agencies. It focuses on the roots of the conflic |
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(1 John #11) on Light and Love by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a story of an assassination and the power of forgiveness. The speaker recounts how a man named Parker was caught off guard by an assassin, b |
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Judgement Precipitated by the Ungodly by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three important lessons that can be learned from the text. Firstly, the world has a deep hatred for godly individuals, even if they may not p |






