Leviticus 25:40
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.
Other Translations of Leviticus 25:40
King James Version
40 But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:
English Standard Version
40 he shall be with you as a hired servant and as a sojourner. He shall serve with you until the year of the jubilee.
The Message
40 Treat him as a hired hand or a guest among you. He will work for you until the Jubilee,
New King James Version
40 As a hired servant and a sojourner he shall be with you, and shall serve you until the Year of Jubilee.
New Living Translation
40 Treat him instead as a hired worker or as a temporary resident who lives with you, and he will serve you only until the Year of Jubilee.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:40
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.