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Bible Quotes About Immigration

11 Scripture verses about immigration from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about immigration? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

11
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Immigration

  1. Exodus 22:21 — “Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
  2. Exodus 23:9 — “Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul
  3. Leviticus 19:33 — “And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress
  4. Leviticus 25:35 — “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. fallen: Heb. his hand faileth re...
  5. Deuteronomy 27:19 — “Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
  6. Jeremiah 7:5 — “For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour;
  7. Zechariah 7:9 — “Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute: Heb. Judge judgment of truth
  8. Malachi 3:5 — “And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his...
  9. Matthew 25:35 — “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
  10. Romans 13:1 — “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered

Old Testament Quotes About Immigration (8)

Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul
And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress
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. fallen: Heb. his hand faileth relieve: Heb. strengthen
Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour;
Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute: Heb. Judge judgment of truth
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. oppress: or, defraud

New Testament Quotes About Immigration (3)

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration in the Bible

What does the Bible say about immigration?
The Bible contains 11 verses about immigration, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding immigration through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about immigration?
There are 11 Bible verses about immigration in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about immigration?
While many verses address immigration, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of immigration you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about immigration?
Immigration is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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