Leviticus 25:43

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Leviticus 25:43

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Berean Standard Bible

You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.

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KJV

King James Version

Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.

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WEB

World English Bible

You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Leviticus 25

⁴¹ Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

⁴² Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.

⁴³ You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.

⁴⁴ Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them.

⁴⁵ You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property.

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