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 · 2000For 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 · 1611For 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 · 1901For 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 · 1949For 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) · 1752For they are my servants, and I brought them out of the land of Egypt: let them not be sold as bondmen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For they are my bondmen, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as [men] sell bondmen.
Context
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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