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38 ‘I am the LORD your God, Who has brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, to be your God.

39 ‘Also, if your brother next to you is impoverished, and is sold to you, you shall not compel him to serve as a bond servant.

40 ‘As a hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with you. He shall serve you to 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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