Exodus 22:21 net — “You must not wrong a resident foreigner nor oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

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"“You must not wrong a resident foreigner nor oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt."

— Exodus 22:21, NET Bible

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Exodus 22 — Context

18

“You must not allow a sorceress to live.

19

“Whoever has sexual relations with a beast must surely be put to death.

20

“Whoever sacrifices to a god other than the LORD alone must be utterly destroyed.

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“You must not wrong a resident foreigner nor oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

22

“You must not afflict any widow or orphan.

23

If you afflict them in any way and they cry to me, I will surely hear their cry,

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and my anger will burn and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives will be widows and your children will be fatherless.

Exodus 22:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:21 say?
Exodus 22:21 in the NET Bible reads: ““You must not wrong a resident foreigner nor oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.”
Where is Exodus 22:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 21.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:21 in?
Exodus 22:21 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 Exodus 22:21?
Exodus 22:21 reads (NET): ““You must not wrong a resident foreigner nor oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.” 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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