Leviticus 25:42

What does Leviticus 25:42 mean?

A plain-English look at Leviticus 25:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For they are my servants whom I took out from the land of Egypt; they may not become the property of another.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`For they <FI>are<Fi> My servants, whom I have brought out from the land of Egypt: they are not sold <FI>with<Fi> the sale of a servant;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For they are my servants, and I brought them out of the land of Egypt: let them not be sold as bondmen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For they are my bondmen, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as [men] sell bondmen.

Context

v.41then shall he go out from thee, he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

v.42This passage

v.43Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:21

    Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.

  • Leviticus 25:55

    For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

  • Romans 6:22

    But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.

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