Verse 53

They are to be treated as a yearly hired worker while with their buyer, and they must not be ruled over harshly in your sight.

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Referenced Verses

  • Lev 25:43 : 43 Do not rule over them harshly, but fear your God.
  • Lev 25:46 : 46 You can bequeath them to your children as inherited property and make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites harshly.