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Leviticus 25:39 | Matthew Henry's Commentary
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
Source Coverage: Leviticus 25:39-54
A native Israelite, if sold for debt, or for a crime, was to serve but six years, and to go out the seventh. If he sold himself, through poverty, both his work and his usage must be such as were fitting for a son of Abraham. Masters are required to give to their servants that which is just and equal, . At the year of jubilee the servant should go out free, he and his children, and should return to his own family. This typified redemption
from the service of sin and Satan, by the grace of God in Christ, whose truth makes us free, . We cannot ransom our fellow-sinners, but we may point out Christ to them; while by his grace our lives may adorn his gospel, express our love, show our gratitude, and glorify his holy name.
A native Israelite, if sold for debt, or for a crime, was to serve but six years, and to go out the seventh. If he sold himself, through poverty, both his work and his usage must be such as were fitting for a son of Abraham. Masters are required to give to their servants that which is just and equal, . At the year of jubilee the servant should go out free, he and his children, and should return to his own family. This typified redemption
from the service of sin and Satan, by the grace of God in Christ, whose truth makes us free, . We cannot ransom our fellow-sinners, but we may point out Christ to them; while by his grace our lives may adorn his gospel, express our love, show our gratitude, and glorify his holy name.