Exodus 22:21
You must not exploit or mistreat a foreigner. Remember that you yourselves were once foreigners in Egypt.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
In Context
20Anyone who sacrifices to any other god than the Lord must be set apart and executed.
22You must not take advantage of any widow or orphan.
Cross References
Exodus 20:2“I am the Lord your God, who led you out of Egypt, out of the land of your slavery.
Leviticus 19:33Don't mistreat foreigners who live in your country.
Deuteronomy 10:18He makes sure that orphans and widows receive justice, and he loves the foreigners, providing them with food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 15:15Don't forget that you were once slaves in Egypt, and the Lord your God set you free. That's why I'm giving you this command today.
Deuteronomy 24:17Don't treat foreigners or orphans unjustly; don't take a widow's cloak as security.
Psalms 146:9The Lord takes care of strangers among us. He looks after widows and orphans. But he makes life difficult for the wicked.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 22:17-25
16 And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. 18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. 19 Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death. 20 He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the Lord only, he shall be utterly destroyed. 21 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. 22… Read the whole commentary →