King James Version
What Does Leviticus 25:17 Mean?
“Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.”
Context
15
According to the number of years after the jubile thou shalt buy of thy neighbour, and according unto the number of years of the fruits he shall sell unto thee:
16
According to the multitude of years thou shalt increase the price thereof, and according to the fewness of years thou shalt diminish the price of it: for according to the number of the years of the fruits doth he sell unto thee.
17
Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.
18
Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.
19
And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(17) **Ye shall not therefore oppress one another.**—Better, *And ye shall not overreach any man his neighbour. *(See Leviticus 25:14.)
**But thou shalt fear thy God**—who pleads the cause of the oppressed, and avenges every injustice. (See Leviticus 19:14.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Leviticus 25:17 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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