Go and teach all nations
Leviticus 25:39-46
The Law concerning slavery among the Israelites
v39 If an Israelite becomes poor, he might sell himself to another person. He must not work as a slave for that person. He must be like a paid servant.
v40 He must work for that person until the next Jubilee year.
v41 In the Jubilee year, you will make him free. He and his children can go back to his own house and family.
v42 Israel’s people belong to the Lord. I took them out of Egypt. They must not be slaves.
v43 You must be kind to all Israelites. Remember to obey your God.
v44 Israel’s people can buy male and female slaves. Those slaves must come from other countries.
v45 And Israelites can buy people from other countries who live among them. They may have children who were born in your country. You can buy them. They will become slaves.
v46 You can give the slaves to your children when you die. But you must rule Israel’s people in a kind way.
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Go and teach all nations