Lev 25:43 | TNotes | STEP | 25:43 As human beings created in God’s image (Gen 1:26 , 27 ; Prov 14:31 ; 17:5 ) and as fellow Israelites in covenant with God, even bondservants were to be treated with respect. God’s law includes numerous provisions for their protection (see Exod 21:20 , 26-27 ). All human beings must be treated in a way that reflects reverence for God (see Prov 14:31 ; 17:5 ; Jas 2:14-16 ; 3:9-10 ).

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‏ Leviticus 25:43

25:43 ^a As human beings created in God’s image (Gen 1:26 ^b, 27 ^c; Prov 14:31 ^d; 17:5 ^e) and as fellow Israelites in covenant with God, even bondservants were to be treated with respect. God’s law includes numerous provisions for their protection (see Exod 21:20 ^f, 26-27 ^g). All human beings must be treated in a way that reflects reverence for God (see Prov 14:31 ^h; 17:5 ⁱ; Jas 2:14-16 ^j; 3:9-10 ^k).