Leviticus 25:53

And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 25:53

BSB
He shall be treated like a man hired from year to year, but a foreign owner must not rule over him harshly in your sight.
AKJV
And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigor over him in your sight.
CPDV
his wages being charged by what served before. He shall not afflict him violently in your sight.
ERV
As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.
NHEB
As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your sight.
SMT
As the hireling of the year by the year shall he be with him: he shall not rule him by crushing to thine eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 25:53

AndasayearlyH8141Noun FemininehiredH8141Noun FeminineservantH7916AdjectiveshallhebewithhimandtheothershallnotruleH7287VerbwithrigourH6531Noun MasculineoverhiminthysightH5869Noun

Commentary for Leviticus 25:53

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 25:53
Summary
Merciful treatment required for redeemed servant
Event
Protection against oppressive service
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Law