Deuteronomy 24:14 net — You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident forei…

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"You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages."

— Deuteronomy 24:14, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 24 — Context

11

You must stand outside and the person to whom you are making the loan will bring out to you what he is offering as security.

12

If the person is poor you may not use what he gives you as security for a covering.

13

You must by all means return to him at sunset the item he gave you as security so that he may sleep in his outer garment and bless you for it; it will be considered a just deed by the LORD your God.

14

You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages.

15

You must pay his wage that very day before the sun sets, for he is poor and his life depends on it. Otherwise he will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

16

Fathers must not be put to death for what their children do, nor children for what their fathers do; each must be put to death for his own sin.

17

You must not pervert justice due a resident foreigner or an orphan, or take a widow’s garment as security for a loan.

Deuteronomy 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 24:14 say?
Deuteronomy 24:14 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages.”
Where is Deuteronomy 24:14 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 24:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 24, verse 14.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 24:14.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 24:14 in?
Deuteronomy 24:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 24:14?
Deuteronomy 24:14 reads (NET): “You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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