Leviticus 25:42

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

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Other Translations for Leviticus 25:42

BSB
Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.
AKJV
For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as slaves.
CPDV
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.
ERV
For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.
NHEB
For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt. They shall not be sold as slaves.
SMT
For they are my servants whom I brought them out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold from the sale of a servant.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 25:42

FortheyaremyservantsH5650Noun MasculinewhichIbroughtforthH3318VerboutofthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714theyshallnotbesoldH4376VerbasH4466Noun FemininebondmenH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 25:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 25:42
Summary
Israelites cannot be permanent slaves
Event
God forbids perpetual enslavement
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Law