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Leviticus 25:38-40
Good News Translation
Leviticus 25:38-40
Good News Translation
38 This is the command of the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt in order to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
Release of Slaves
39 (A)If any Israelites living near you become so poor that they sell themselves to you as a slave, you shall not make them do the work of a slave. 40 They shall stay with you as hired workers and serve you until the next Year of Restoration.
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Leviticus 25:38-40
New International Version
Leviticus 25:38-40
New International Version
38 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan(A) and to be your God.(B)
39 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.(C) 40 They are to be treated as hired workers(D) or temporary residents among you; they are to work for you until the Year of Jubilee.
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