Leviticus 25:54

If he is not redeemed by these means, then he must serve until the year of Jubilee, he and his children with him.

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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

53He is to be treated like a man hired year by year. You must make sure he is not treated with harshness.

55To me the people of Israel are servants. They are my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.'”

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Cross References

Leviticus 25:40Treat him as a hired servant. He must be like someone living temporarily with you. He will serve with you until the year of Jubilee.

Isaiah 49:25But this is what Yahweh says, 1 “Yes, the captives will be taken away from the warrior, and spoils will be rescued; 1 for I will oppose your adversary and save your children. 1

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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