Leviticus 25:54

And if he is not made free in this way, he will go out in the year of Jubilee, he and his children with him.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him.

In Context

53And he will be with him as a servant working for payment year by year; his master is not to be cruel to him before your eyes.

55For the children of Israel are servants to me; they are my servants whom I took out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

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Cross References

Leviticus 25:40But let him be with you as a servant working for payment, till the year of Jubilee;

Isaiah 49:25But the Lord says, Even the prisoners of the strong will be taken from him, and the cruel made to let go his goods: for I will take up your cause against your haters, and I will keep your children safe.

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 25:40-55

Oppression of Brethren Forbidden. ( b. c. 1490.) 39 And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: 40 But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubilee: 41 And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return. 42 For they are my servants, which I brought… Read the whole commentary →

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