If thy brother be sold — Either by himself, or his parents, or as a criminal. Six years — To be computed from the beginning of his servitude, which is every where limited to the space of six years.
Related Commentaries of Deuteronomy 15:12
Deuteronomy 15:12
12 And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.