Leviticus 25:42

Israelites are not to be sold as slaves because they belong to me as my slaves—I led them out of Egypt.

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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

41Then they and their children must be freed, and they can go back to their family and to their family's property.

43Don't treat them with brutality. Have respect for your God.

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Cross References

Leviticus 25:55For the Israelites belong to me as my slaves. They are my slaves—I led them out of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.”

Deuteronomy 15:13And when you free them, don't send them away with nothing.

1 Corinthians 7:21If you were a slave when you were called, don't worry—though if you have an opportunity to become free, take 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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