Leviticus 25:39

39 “ ‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.

Leviticus 25:39 in Other Translations

KJV
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:
ESV
39 "If your brother becomes poor beside you and sells himself to you, you shall not make him serve as a slave:
NLT
39 “If one of your fellow Israelites falls into poverty and is forced to sell himself to you, do not treat him as a slave.
MSG
39 "If one of your brothers becomes indigent and has to sell himself to you, don't make him work as a slave.
CSB
39 "If your brother among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, you must not force him to do slave labor.

Leviticus 25:39 In-Context

37 You must not lend them money at interest or sell them food at a profit.
38 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
39 “ ‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.
40 They are to be treated as hired workers or temporary residents among you; they are to work for you until the Year of Jubilee.
41 Then they and their children are to be released, and they will go back to their own clans and to the property of their ancestors.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Kings 5:13; 1 Kings 9:22; Jeremiah 34:14; Exodus 21:2; Deuteronomy 15:12; 1Ki 1 Kings 9:22
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