Deuteronomy 10:19

Verse

So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version (1901)

Love ye therefore the sojourner; for ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt.

So be kind to the man from a strange country who is living among you, for you yourselves were living in a strange country in the land of Egypt.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And do you therefore love strangers, because you also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

You too must love the foreigner because you yourselves were once foreigners in Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Loue ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore 'ahav ·affectionately love· the foreigner; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery].

Translation for Translators

So you must love those foreigners too, because you were once foreigners when you were living in Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore love the foreigner; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Noah Webster Bible

Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

World English Bible

Therefore love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye have loved the sojourner, for sojourners ye were in the land of Egypt.

Context

A Call to Obedience

¹⁸He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.¹⁹So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Summary

This verse reminds the Israelites to show love and kindness to foreigners, as they themselves were once foreigners in Egypt. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion towards those who may be strangers or outsiders in society. By reflecting on their own history of being oppressed and marginalized, the Israelites are called to treat others with respect and hospitality. This commandment aligns with the overarching theme of God's justice and care for the vulnerable throughout the Old Testament.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Love ye therefore the stranger,.... Because the Lord loves him; and another reason follows, particularly binding on the Israelites: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt; and therefore should sympathize with such, and show them compassion, relieve them in distress, and afford them whatever they want, and is in the power of their hands to communicate to them; remembering their own condition in Egypt, and how welcome such a treatment would have been to them then, as well as the kind and careful providence of God towards them at that time.

Deuteronomy 10:19

A Call to Obedience

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Berean Standard Bible

So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version (1901)

Love ye therefore the sojourner; for ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt.

Bible in Basic English

So be kind to the man from a strange country who is living among you, for you yourselves were living in a strange country in the land of Egypt.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And do you therefore love strangers, because you also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

You too must love the foreigner because you yourselves were once foreigners in Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Loue ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore 'ahav ·affectionately love· the foreigner; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery].

Translation for Translators

So you must love those foreigners too, because you were once foreigners when you were living in Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore love the foreigner; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Noah Webster Bible

Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

World English Bible

Therefore love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation

'And ye have loved the sojourner, for sojourners ye were in the land of Egypt.