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Leviticus 25:42

Egypt
SalvationIdentity and self-worth

40 Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he is to work for you until the Year of Jubilee.

41 Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.

43 You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.

44 Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.
KJV
For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.
WEB
For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. They shall not be sold as slaves.
ASV
For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.
DARBY
For they are my bondmen, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as [men] sell bondmen.
BLB
For they [are] My servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves.
ÅB
For de er mine tjenere, som jeg har ført ut av Egypt; de skal ikke selges som en slave selges.
OTB
For israelittene er mine tjenere, som jeg førte ut av Egypt, de skal ikke selges som slaver.
B1930
For de er mine tjenere, som jeg har ført ut av Egyptens land; de skal ikke selges som en træl selges.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Leviticus 25:55

    For the Israelites are My servants. They are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

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  • Romans 6:22

    But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:21–23

    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

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