Devine Scripture

Leviticus 25:42

Leviticus chapter 25 · verse 42 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

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.

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.