Lev 25:47-49 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Lev 25:47-55: 25:47-55 An Israelite who sold himself or a family member to a foreigner in Israel retained the right to buy himself or the family member back. If he could not find the resources to do that, he was not released during the seventh year (cp. Exod 21:2 ) but had to await the Year of Jubilee. During his service to the foreigner, the Israelite slave was to enjoy the status of a hired servant and not be treated like a slave (Lev 25:53 ). The people of Israel belonged to God; they were not to be sold as permanent slaves to anyone else.

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bExod 21:2►

cLev 25:53►

‏ Leviticus 25:47-49

Summary for Lev 25:47-55: 25:47-55 ^a An Israelite who sold himself or a family member to a foreigner in Israel retained the right to buy himself or the family member back. If he could not find the resources to do that, he was not released during the seventh year (cp. Exod 21:2 ^b) but had to await the Year of Jubilee. During his service to the foreigner, the Israelite slave was to enjoy the status of a hired servant and not be treated like a slave (Lev 25:53 ^c). The people of Israel belonged to God; they were not to be sold as permanent slaves to anyone else.