Leviticus 25:39

“And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:”

"And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:" - Leviticus 25:39
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What does Leviticus 25:39 mean?

Leviticus 25:39 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant." This verse is part of the larger context of Leviticus 25, which discusses the laws…

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The Call to Compassion: Understanding Leviticus 25:39

In the intricate tapestry of the Law given to the Israelites, Leviticus presents vital principles that govern relationships and societal responsibilities. Among these, Leviticus 25:39 stands out with its poignant reminder of compassion and the sacredness of human dignity. The…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Generosity

O Heavenly Father, the Creator of all that is good and just, we humbly come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and a spirit of reverence for Your eternal Word. As we reflect on the teaching found in Leviticus 25:39, where it is written, "And if thy brother that…

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Leviticus 25:39 - "¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:"
Job 39:13-25
Exodus 25:39 - "Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels."
Matthew 25:39 - "Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?"
Leviticus 14:39 - "And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall look: and, behold, if the plague be spread in the walls of the house;"
Job 39:19-25 – "Do you give the horse its strength or clothe its neck with a flowing mane?"
Leviticus 11:39 - "And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth the carcase thereof shall be unclean until the even."
Leviticus 13:39 - "Then the priest shall look: and, behold, if the bright spots in the skin of their flesh be darkish white; it is a freckled spot that groweth in the skin; he is clean."
Leviticus 26:39 - "And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them."
Job 39:25 - "He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting."
Exodus 39:25 - "And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;"
Leviticus 25:26 - "And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;"
Leviticus 25:34 - "But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession."
Leviticus 25:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying,"
Leviticus 16:25 - "And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar."
Leviticus 25:24 - "And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land."
Leviticus 25:13 - "In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his possession."
Leviticus 25:23 - "¶ The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me."
Leviticus 25:7 - "And for thy cattle, and for the beast that are in thy land, shall all the increase thereof be meat."
"Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels." - Exodus 25:39
Leviticus 25:43 - "Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God."
Leviticus 25:32 - "Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time."
Leviticus 27:25 - "And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel."
Leviticus 25:25 - "¶ If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold."
Leviticus 25:12 - "For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat the increase thereof out of the field."
Leviticus 25:40 - "But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:"
Cycle of sabbath rest year. Leviticus 25:1-7
"Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?" - Matthew 25:39
Ezekiel 39:25 - "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;"