Leviticus 19:33

33 “ ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.

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Leviticus 19:33 in Other Translations

KJV

33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.

ESV

33 "When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong.

NLT

33 “Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land.

MSG

33 "When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don't take advantage of him.

CSB

33 "When a foreigner lives with you in your land, you must not oppress him.

Leviticus 19:33 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 19:33

And if a stranger sojourn with you in your land
Ben Gersom, and others, understand this of a proselyte of righteousness, who was circumcised, and in all things conformed to the Jewish religion; but it may be interpreted of a proselyte of the gate, who was not an idolater, since he is described as one sojourning with them, and indeed of any stranger, who for a time was providentially cast among them: ye shall not vex him:
with hard and grievous words, upbraiding him with his former ignorance and idolatry, and saying unto him, as Jarchi observes, yesterday thou wast a worshipper of idols, and now thou comest to learn the law; nor distress him by any means in business, or with law suits; (See Gill on Exodus 22:21).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Leviticus 19:33 In-Context

31 “ ‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.

32 “ ‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.

33 “ ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.

34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

35 “ ‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity.