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Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New Living Translation
Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New Living Translation
11 There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.
Release for Hebrew Slaves
12 “If a fellow Hebrew sells himself or herself to be your servant[a] and serves you for six years, in the seventh year you must set that servant free.
13 “When you release a male servant, do not send him away empty-handed.
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- 15:12 Or If a Hebrew man or woman is sold to you.
Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New International Version
11 There will always be poor people(A) in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.(B)
Freeing Servants(C)(D)
12 If any of your people—Hebrew men or women—sell themselves to you and serve you six years, in the seventh year you must let them go free.(E) 13 And when you release them, do not send them away empty-handed.
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