Leviticus 25:54

But if, by these means, he will not be able to be redeemed, then in the year of the Jubilee he shall depart with his children.

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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

53his wages being charged by what served before. He shall not afflict him violently in your sight.

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

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Cross References

Leviticus 25:40But he shall be like a hired hand or a settler; he shall work with you, until the year of the Jubilee.

Isaiah 49:25For thus says the Lord: Certainly, even the captives will be taken away from the strong, even what has been taken by the powerful will be saved. And truly, I will judge those who have judged you, and I will save your children.

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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