Leviticus 25:35

What does Leviticus 25:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Leviticus 25:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And if thy brother be waxed poor, and his hand fail with thee; then thou shalt uphold him: as a stranger and a sojourner shall he live with thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And if thy brother be waxed poor, and his hand fail with thee; then thou shalt uphold him: as a stranger and a sojourner shall he live with thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And if your brother becomes poor and is not able to make a living, then you are to keep him with you, helping him as you would a man from another country who is living among you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And when thy brother is become poor, and his hand hath failed with thee, then thou hast kept hold on him, sojourner and settler, and he hath lived with thee;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If thy brother be impoverished, and weak of hand, and thou receive him as a stranger and sojourner, and he live with thee:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And if thy brother grow poor, and he be fallen into decay beside thee, then thou shalt relieve him, [be he] stranger or sojourner, that he may live beside thee.

Context

v.34But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession.

v.35This passage

v.36Take thou no interest of him or increase, but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

  • Proverbs 17:5

    Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Hebrews 13:2

    Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

  • Deuteronomy 10:18

    He doth execute justice for the fatherless and widow, and loveth the sojourner, in giving him food and raiment.

  • Romans 12:13

    communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

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