“‘If your brother has become poor, and his hand can’t support himself among you, then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Leviticus 25:35 in context
Leviticus 25:32–38
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“‘Nevertheless, in the cities of the Levites, the Levites may redeem the houses in the cities of their possession at any time.
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The Levites may redeem the house that was sold, and the city of his possession, and it shall be released in the Jubilee; for the houses of the cities of the Levites are their possession among the children of Israel.
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But the field of the pasture lands of their cities may not be sold, for it is their perpetual possession.
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Selected verse
“‘If your brother has become poor, and his hand can’t support himself among you, then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident.
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Take no interest from him or profit; but fear your God, that your brother may live among you.
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You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.
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I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.
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