Leviticus 25:43
What does Leviticus 25:43 mean?
A plain-English look at Leviticus 25:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not be a hard master to him, but have the fear of God before you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862thou rulest not over him with rigour, and thou hast been afraid of thy God.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Afflict him not by might: but fear thy God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; and thou shalt fear thyGod.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Colossians 4:1
Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
- Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the sojourner from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts.
- Leviticus 25:53
As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with rigor over him in thy sight.
- Deuteronomy 25:18
how he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.
- Isaiah 47:6
I was wroth with my people, I profaned mine inheritance, and gave them into thy hand: thou didst show them no mercy; upon the aged hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke.
- Leviticus 25:17
And ye shall not wrong one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am Jehovah your God.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Leviticus 25
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Leviticus 25.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Adultery
Adultery, a grave sin against God and marriage, represents a betrayal of trust and a violation of sacred vows.
Topic
Bible Verses About Atonement
Atonement, a central doctrine of Christianity, describes how humanity is reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.
Topic
Bible Verses About Blasphemy
Blasphemy in the Bible refers to irreverence shown toward God, holy things, and even people who represent God.