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NASB | Exodus 22:21 ¶ "You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 22:21 ¶ "You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. |
Bible Question: Why are the Jews always the ones to be persecuted? Even today? We were having a debate about it in History today and I came from a christian school but I don't remember information to support it. |
Bible Answer: As an observant Jew, once active in my temple and community, and now a Believer, the answer is complex. First let me point out that Jews are not the only ones who are targeted by prejudice and hate. The roots for anti-semitism run deeper than just their denial of Jesus as the Messiah. Arabs in the region had long-standing problems with them as did the Romans. God didn't make them special, rather, He made them an example of people who would be obedient to Him and follow His laws. That separated Jews from the rest of the world which was mainly pagan at the time and it is a common path for conflict among people. We simply are threatened and troubled by strangers. Even the Hebrews of the O.T. had to learn how to live among "gerim" strangers and treat them properly (Ex.22:21). Anti-semitism dating back to the 1st century continues to come alive because it fits the needs of men who want to hate. True Christians must obey Christ's primary teaching in Matt.22:39 - "Love your neighbor as yourself." Space doesn't allow for even a synopsis of anti-Jewish sources but sadly one key misled motivation has come from so-called Christians blaming Jews for the death of Christ. What's the first step in ending the prejudice and persecution of Jews? As Jesus taught; we must start with ourselves. |
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