Why? Because they are my servants! I brought them out {of slavery} in Egypt. They must not become slaves {again}.
“I am the Lord [123] your God. I led you out of the land of Egypt where you were slaves. {So you must obey these commands:}
Then he can leave you. He can take his children and go back to his family. He can go back to the property of his ancestors. [435]
You must not be a cruel master to this person. You must respect your God.
Why? Because the people of Israel are my servants. They are the servants that I brought out of {slavery in} Egypt. I am the Lord your God!
I am the Lord your God. You were slaves in Egypt. But I brought you out of Egypt. You were bent low from the heavy weights you carried as slaves. But I broke the poles that were on your shoulders. I let you walk tall again!
But now you are free from sin. You are now slaves of God. And this brings you a life that is only for God. And from that you will get life forever.
But when you let your slave go free, don’t send him away with nothing.