Leviticus 25:42

For they [are] my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not (s) be sold as bondmen.

(s) To perpetual servitude.

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⁴² For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold asf bondmen.

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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Leviticus 25:42