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38 I AM your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.

39 ¶ And when thy brother becomes poor, being with thee, and if he should sell himself unto thee, thou shalt not compel him to serve as a slave.

40 As a hired servant and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee and shall serve thee unto the year of jubilee.

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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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