Leviticus 25:17

“Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.”

"Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God." - Leviticus 25:17
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What does Leviticus 25:17 mean?

Leviticus 25:17 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the Lord your God." This verse is taken from the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Bible and is part of the Torah…

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The Weight of Oppression: A Call to Godly Fear and Compassion

In Leviticus 25:17, we are faced with a simple yet profound command: "Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God." The context of this verse speaks not only to the laws provided for maintaining social justice but also…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Reverence

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and strength as we journey through this life. Your Word in Leviticus 25:17 reminds us of the imperative to treat one another with kindness and respect; "Ye shall not therefore oppress one…

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Leviticus 25:17 - "Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God."
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Leviticus 17:7
Leviticus 25:26 - "And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;"
Leviticus 25:34 - "But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession."
Leviticus 25:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying,"
Leviticus 16:25 - "And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar."
Leviticus 23:17-22
Leviticus 11:17 - "And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,"
Leviticus 22:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 25:24 - "And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land."
Genesis 25-17
Genesis 17-25
Leviticus 17:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 25:13 - "In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his possession."
Leviticus 25:23 - "¶ The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me."
Leviticus 25:7 - "And for thy cattle, and for the beast that are in thy land, shall all the increase thereof be meat."
Leviticus 25:43 - "Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God."
Leviticus 25:32 - "Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time."
Leviticus 27:25 - "And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel."
Leviticus 25:25 - "¶ If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold."
Leviticus 7:17 - "But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire."
Leviticus 25:12 - "For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat the increase thereof out of the field."
Leviticus 25:40 - "But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:"
Joshua 6:17-25
Numbers 25:17 - "Vex the Midianites, and smite them:"
Leviticus 25:42 - "For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen."
Leviticus 11:25 - "And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even."
Leviticus 25:48 - "After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:"