Leviticus 25:35

Leviticus 25:35 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)“ ‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)‘If one of your brethren becomes poor, and falls into poverty among you, then you shall help him, like a stranger or a sojourner, that he may live with you.
• New Living Translation (NLT)“If one of your fellow Israelites falls into poverty and cannot support himself, support him as you would a foreigner or a temporary resident and allow him to live with you.

Context of Leviticus 25:35

33And if one of the Levites exercises his right of redemption, then the house that was sold in a city they possess shall be released in the jubilee. For the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the people of Israel. 34But the fields of pastureland belonging to their cities may not be sold, for that is their possession forever. "If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you. 36Take no interest from him or profit, but fear your God, that your brother may live beside you. 37You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.

Leviticus 25:35 word by word

וְכִֽי־יָמ֣וּךְ אָחִ֔יךָ וּמָ֥טָה יָד֖וֹ עִמָּ֑ךְ וְהֶֽחֱזַ֣קְתָּ בּ֔וֹ גֵּ֧ר וְתוֹשָׁ֛ב וָחַ֖י עִמָּֽךְ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And if thy brotherאָח'âch · brother: compatriotH251
• be waxen poorמוּךְmûk · be poorH4134
• and fallen in decayמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131
• with theeיָדyâd · hand: themselvesH3027
• then thou shalt relieveחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• a strangerגֵּרgêr gêyr · sojournerH1616
• or a sojournerתּוֹשָׁבtôshâb tôshâb · sojournerH8453
• that he may liveחַיchay · aliveH2416

Cross-references for Leviticus 25:35

• Leviticus 25:25"If your brother becomes poor and sells part of his property, then his nearest redeemer shall come and redeem what his brother has sold.
• Deuteronomy 15:7"If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother,
• Proverbs 14:20The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
• Proverbs 17:5Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
• Proverbs 19:17Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
• Mark 14:7For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me.
• John 12:8For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."
• 2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
• Psalms 37:26He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing.
• Psalms 41:1Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him;
• Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
• Proverbs 14:31Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
• Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
• Acts 11:29So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• Romans 12:13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Commentaries on Leviticus 25:35

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35Rather, And if thy brother (an Israelite) becomes poor and falls into decay with thee, thou shalt assist him and let him live with thee like a resident foreigner. He was not to be regarded as an outcast, but was to be treated with the same respect and consideration as a resident foreigner who, like him, could possess no land, but could accumulate property and live in comfort as a free man. See Leviticus 16:29 note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 35-38Verses 35-38 Poverty and decay are great grievances, and very common; the poor ye have always with you. Thou shalt relieve him; by sympathy, pitying the poor; by service, doing for them; and by supply, giving to them according to their necessity, and thine ability. Poor debtors must not be oppressed. Observe the arguments here used against extortion: "Fear thy God." Relieve the poor, "that they may live with thee;" for they may be serviceable to thee. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 35destitute: Poor Israelites first asked their family for help (see study note on Leviticus 25:25). Second, they depended on the community. God commanded the people to help the poor instead of taking advantage of them.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 35-3835-38. if thy brother be waxen poor, ... relieve him--This was a most benevolent provision for the poor and unfortunate, designed to aid them or alleviate the evils of their condition. Whether a native Israelite or a mere sojourner, his richer neighbor was required to give him food, lodging, and a supply of money without usury. Usury was severely condemned (Psa 15:5; Eze 18:8, 17), but the prohibition cannot be considered as applicable to the modern…Read the comment

Topics related to Leviticus 25:35

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Creditor
• Debtor
• Jubilee
• Lending
• Poor
• Servant
• Strangers
• Usury

In the dictionaries

• Accord
• Alms
• Compel
• Decay
• Fill
• Increase
• Loan
• Redeem
• Redemption
• Rest

Commentaries on Leviticus 25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings