For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.
Because they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they must not be sold as slaves.
God is saying that the Israelites belong to Him since He freed them from Egypt, so they should never be sold into slavery again.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God was giving laws to the Israelites through Moses after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, as part of establishing a just society in the Promised Land. This verse specifically addresses the treatment of Hebrew servants, emphasizing that since God had freed the Israelites from bondage, they should not be sold as permanent slaves to one another. It underscores God's ownership and protection of His people, reminding them of their unique covenant relationship.
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