Leviticus 25:55 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because the people of Israel belong to me as my servants; they are my servants whom I brought out of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding Israel that they belong to Him as His people because He rescued them from slavery in Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of instructions about the Year of Jubilee, when Hebrew slaves were to be freed and land returned to original families. God is explaining why Israelites should not be permanent slaves to each other - because they already belong to Him as His chosen people. The reference to Egypt reminds them that God delivered them from bondage, so they should not put their fellow Israelites in permanent bondage.

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