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Leviticus 25:43

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

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

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.

45 You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property.

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BSB
You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.
KJV
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.
WEB
You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God.
ASV
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.
DARBY
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; and thou shalt fear thy God.
BLB
You shall not rule over him with rigor, and you shall fear your God.
ÅB
Du skal ikke herske over ham med hårdhet, men du skal frykte din Gud.
OTB
Ikke hersk over dem med hardhet, men frykt din Gud.
B1930
Du skal ikke herske over ham med hårdhet, men du skal frykte din Gud.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Colossians 4:1

    Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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  • Leviticus 25:46

    You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother.

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  • Exodus 1:13–14

    They worked the Israelites ruthlessly

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  • Leviticus 25:17

    Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

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  • Ezekiel 34:4

    You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty.

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  • Leviticus 25:53

    He shall be treated like a man hired from year to year, but a foreign owner must not rule over him harshly in your sight.

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  • Exodus 3:7

    The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.

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  • Isaiah 47:6

    I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke.

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