Leviticus 25:42
42 Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt, they must not be sold as slaves.
Other Translations of Leviticus 25:42
King James Version
42 For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as
English Standard Version
42 For they are my servants,
The Message
42 Because the People of Israel are my servants whom I brought out of Egypt, they must never be sold as slaves.
New King James Version
42 For they are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves.
New Living Translation
42 The people of Israel are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, so they must never be sold as slaves.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:42
Commentary on Leviticus 25:39-55
(Read Leviticus 25:39-55)
A native Israelite, if sold for debt, or for a crime, was to serve but six years, and to go out the seventh. If he sold himself, through poverty, both his work and his usage must be such as were fitting for a son of Abraham. Masters are required to give to their servants that which is just and equal, John 8:32. We cannot ransom our fellow-sinners, but we may point out Christ to them; while by his grace our lives may adorn his gospel, express our love, show our gratitude, and glorify his holy name.