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Exodus 22:21
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Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
About Exodus 22:21
Few verses address Immigration in the Bible, What the Bible Says About Refugees, and The Stranger and Foreigner in the Bible as directly as Exodus 22:21. This Old Testament passage from the law of Exodus has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Leviticus 19:34
“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.”
- Deuteronomy 10:19
“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
- Leviticus 19:33
“And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.”
- Matthew 25:35
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
- Hebrews 13:2
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
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How to Apply Exodus 22:21
Pray through Exodus 22:21 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Immigration in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.