King James Version
Exodus 23:3 in the King James Version says “Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.”
Exodus 23:3 · KJV
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer
Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. and: or, wilt thou cease to help him? or, and wouldest cease to leave thy business for him: thou shalt surely leave it to join with him
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Neither shalt thou countenance”
H1921to swell up (literally or figuratively, active or passive); by implication, to favor or honor, be high or proud
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