Leviticus 25:39 Meaning
And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:
Context Explained
37Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.
38I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.
39And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:
40But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:
41And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 7:12
This verse reflects the principle of treating others as one would want to be treated, similar to the command in Leviticus.
Galatians 5:13
Paul emphasizes serving one another in love, echoing the call for compassion in Leviticus.
Source: Leviticus 25:39