
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Exploitation?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Exploitation in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about exploitation. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Exploitation
- 1Psalms 35:10
“All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?”
KJV - 2Psalms 119:61
“The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. bands: or, companies”
KJV - 3Proverbs 29:27
“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”
KJV - 4Isaiah 5:20
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc”
KJV - 5Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
KJV - 6Isaiah 61:8
“For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.”
KJV - 7Amos 5:24
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. run: Heb. roll”
KJV - 8Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
KJV - 9John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
KJV - 10Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Exploitation? (7 Verses)
“All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?”
“The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. bands: or, companies”
“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc”
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
“For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.”
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. run: Heb. roll”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Exploitation? (3 Verses)
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Exploitation
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about exploitation. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about exploitation and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about exploitation is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on exploitation needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about exploitation with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about exploitation, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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