Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
“If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
"If your relative becomes so poor that he is indebted to you, then you are to support him. You are to let him live with you just like the resident alien and the traveler.
A Conservative Version
And if thy brother becomes poor, and his hand fails with thee, then thou shall uphold him; he shall live with thee [as] a stranger and a sojourner.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
‘Now if your fellow countryman becomes poor and his hand falters with you [that is, he has trouble repaying you for something], then you are to help and sustain him, [with courtesy and consideration] like [you would] a stranger or a temporary resident [without property], so that he may live among you.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And when thy brother shall be poor, and his hand wavering with thee, hold fast to him; a stranger and sojourner to live with thee.
King James 2000
And if your brother becomes poor, and falls into poverty among you; then you shall help him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
" 'And if your countryman becomes poor and {if he becomes dependent on you}, then you shall support him [like] an alien and [like] a temporary resident, and he shall live with you.
Modern King James verseion
And if your brother has become poor, and his hand has failed with you, then you shall help him; yes, even if he is a stranger or a tenant, so that he may live with you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"'If thy brother be waxed poor and fallen in decay with thee, receive him as a stranger or a sojourner, and let him live by thee.
NET Bible
"'If your brother becomes impoverished and is indebted to you, you must support him; he must live with you like a foreign resident.
New Heart English Bible
"'If your brother has become poor, and his hand can't support him among you; then you shall uphold him. As a stranger and a sojourner he shall live with you.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when thy brother waxeth poor, and his hand becometh feeble with thee, then shalt thou strengthen him, as a sojourner and a settler, so shall he live with thee.
Webster
And if thy brother shall have become poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he may be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.
World English Bible
"'If your brother has become poor, and his hand can't support him among you; then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident.
Youngs Literal Translation
'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;
Themes
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward strangers
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Relieving strangers
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Servant » Bond » Laws of moses concerning
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Strangers » Kindness to the poor of, required
Strangers in israel » Laws respecting » To be relieved in distress
Usury » Not laying usury upon your brother
Usury or interest » The jews » Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Leviticus 25:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
Kindness For Poor Brothers
34
The open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for it is their permanent possession.
35 “If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:7-8
“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your gates in the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.
Psalm 37:26
and his children are a blessing.
Psalm 41:1
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
Psalm 112:5
and conducts his business fairly.
Psalm 112:9
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Proverbs 14:31
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
Luke 6:35
Acts 11:29
So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.
1 John 3:17
If anyone has this world’s goods
Exodus 23:9
You must not oppress a foreign resident;
Leviticus 19:34
You must regard the foreigner who lives with you as the native-born among you. You are to love him as yourself,
Leviticus 25:25
If your brother becomes destitute and sells part of his property, his nearest relative may come and redeem what his brother has sold.
Deuteronomy 10:18-19
He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 24:14-15
“Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether one of your brothers or one of the foreigners residing within a town
Proverbs 14:20-21
but there are many who love the rich.
Proverbs 17:5
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 19:17
and He will give a reward to the lender.
Matthew 25:35
Mark 14:7
John 12:8
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints in their needs;
Romans 12:18
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:20
But
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich,
2 Corinthians 9:1
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
For the ministry of this service
Galatians 2:10
They asked only that we would remember the poor,
Hebrews 13:2
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world