Leviticus 25:17 net — No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

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"No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God."

— Leviticus 25:17, NET Bible

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Leviticus 25 — Context

14

If you make a sale to your fellow citizen or buy from your fellow citizen, no one is to wrong his brother.

15

You may buy it from your fellow citizen according to the number of years since the last jubilee; he may sell it to you according to the years of produce that are left.

16

The more years there are, the more you may make its purchase price, and the fewer years there are, the less you must make its purchase price, because he is only selling to you a number of years of produce.

17

No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

18

You must obey my statutes and my regulations; you must be sure to keep them so that you may live securely in the land.

19

“‘The land will give its fruit and you may eat until you are satisfied, and you may live securely in the land.

20

If you say,‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not sow and gather our produce?’

Leviticus 25:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:17 say?
Leviticus 25:17 in the NET Bible reads: “No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.”
Where is Leviticus 25:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 17.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 25:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:17 in?
Leviticus 25:17 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 Leviticus 25:17?
Leviticus 25:17 reads (NET): “No one is to oppress his fellow citizen, but you must fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.” 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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