1. Leviticus 19:33–34 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the context of verse 33-34?

Leviticus 19:33–34 (ESV)

33 “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong.

The context of the following two verses concerns the way in which the Israelites treat resident aliens in the land. These people could very easily be exploited because of their lack of citizenship and limitations in knowledge of the land.