Leviticus 25:39

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:

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Other Translations for Leviticus 25:39

BSB

If a countryman among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, then you must not force him into slave labor.

AKJV

And if your brother that dwells by you be waxen poor, and be sold to you; you shall not compel him to serve as a bondservant:

CPDV

If your brother, having been compelled by poverty, will have sold himself to you, you shall not oppress him with the servitude of indentured servants.

ERV

And if thy brother be waxen poor with thee, and sell himself unto thee; thou shalt not make him to serve as a bondservant:

NHEB

"'If your brother has grown poor among you, and sells himself to you; you shall not make him to serve as a slave.

SMT

And when thy brother shall be poor with thee, and he was sold to thee, thou shalt not serve upon him the service of a servant.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 25:39

AndifthybrotherH251Noun MasculinethatdwellethbytheebewaxenpoorH4134VerbandbesoldH4376VerbuntotheethoushaltnotcompelH5647VerbhimtoserveH5656Noun FeminineasabondservantH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 25:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 25:39

Summary

Prevent harsh treatment of impoverished kinsman

Event

Law protecting poor relatives

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC