Leviticus 25:42

For these are my servants, and I led them away from the land of Egypt; let them not be sold into the condition of servitude.

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In The King James Version

For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.

In Context

41And after that, he shall depart with his children, and he shall return to his kindred, to the possession of his fathers.

43Do not afflict him by power, but be fearful of your God.

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Cross References

Leviticus 25:55For they are my servants, the sons of Israel, whom I led away from the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 15:13And when you grant his freedom, you shall by no means permit him to go away empty.

1 Corinthians 7:21Are you a servant who has been called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you ever have the ability to be free, make use of it.

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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