Leviticus 25:35
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Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

‘Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his means with regard to you falter, then you are to sustain him, like a stranger or a sojourner, that he may live with you.

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.

Holman Bible

“If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among you, you are to support him as a foreigner or temporary resident, so that he can continue to live among you.

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

Creditor » Laws concerning

Debtor » Laws concerning

Jubilee » Laws 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

The poor » Relieve

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 » Forbidden

Usury » Not laying usury upon your brother

Usury or interest » The jews » Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor

Topics

ethics, social

Generosity, Human

Generosity, Used Towards

Love To Others Shown In

Liberality

Strangers

Loving Foreigners

Poor People

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And if thy brother
H251
אח 
'ach 
brethren, brother, another, brotherly, kindred, like, another, other
Usage: 629

be waxen poor
H4134
מוּך 
Muwk 
wax poor, poorer
Usage: 5

and fallen in decay
H4131
מוט 
Mowt 
moved, removed, slip, carried, cast, course, decay, falling down, exceedingly, fall, ready, shaketh, slide, variant
Usage: 38

with thee
H3027
יד 
Yad 
hand, by, consecrate , him, power, them, places, tenons, thee, coast, side,
Usage: 1612

then thou shalt relieve
H2388
חזק 
Chazaq 
strong, repair, hold, strengthened, strengthen, harden, prevail, encourage, take, courage, caught, stronger, hold,
Usage: 290

him yea, though he be a stranger
H1616
גּיר גּר 
Ger 
stranger, alien, sojourner, stranger , stranger , strangers
Usage: 92

or a sojourner
H8453
תּשׁב תּושׁב 
Towshab 
sojourner, stranger, foreigner
Usage: 14

that he may live
H2416
חי 
Chay 
live, life, beast, alive, creature, running, living thing, raw,
Usage: 502

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in Leviticus 25:35

Verse Info

Context Readings

Kindness For Poor Brothers

34 But pasture fields of their cities shall not be sold, for that is their perpetual possession. 35 ‘Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his means with regard to you falter, then you are to sustain him, like a stranger or a sojourner, that he may live with you. 36 Do not take usurious interest from him, but revere your God, that your countryman may live with you.


Other Readings

Cross References

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

“If there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;

Psalm 37:26

All day long he is gracious and lends,
And his descendants are a blessing.

Psalm 41:1

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
How blessed is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will deliver him in a day of trouble.

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He will maintain his cause in judgment.

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.

Acts 11:29

And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Exodus 23:9

“You shall not oppress a stranger, since you yourselves know the feelings of a stranger, for you also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Leviticus 19:34

The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 25:25

‘If a fellow countryman of yours becomes so poor he has to sell part of his property, then his nearest kinsman is to come and buy back what his relative has sold.

Deuteronomy 10:18-19

He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 24:14-15

“You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your countrymen or one of your aliens who is in your land in your towns.

Proverbs 14:20-21

The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.

Proverbs 17:5

He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;
He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 19:17

One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his good deed.

Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.

John 12:8

For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.”

Romans 12:13

contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

Romans 12:20

“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

2 Corinthians 9:1

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

2 Corinthians 9:12-15

For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

James 2:5-6

Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

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