Leviticus 25:39

39 If any Israelites living near you become so poor that they sell themselves to you as a slave, you shall not make them do the work of a slave. 1

Leviticus 25:39 In-Context

37 Do not make them pay interest on the money you lend them, and do not make a profit on the food you sell them.
38 This is the command of the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt in order to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
39 If any Israelites living near you become so poor that they sell themselves to you as a slave, you shall not make them do the work of a slave.
40 They shall stay with you as hired workers and serve you until the next Year of Restoration.
41 At that time they and their children shall leave you and return to their family and to the property of their ancestors.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 25.39-46Exodus 21.2-6;Deuteronomy 15.12-18.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.