Deuteronomy 15:12

God's Word

Whenever Hebrew men or women are sold to you as slaves, they will be your slaves for six years. In the seventh year you must let them go free.

Cross References

Exodus 21:1

⌞The Lord continued,⌟ “Here are the legal decisions to be used by the Israelites:

Jeremiah 34:14

‘Every seven years each of you must free any Hebrews who sold themselves to you. When they have served you for six years, you must set them free.’ But your ancestors refused to obey me or listen to me.

Deuteronomy 15:1

At the end of every seven years, you must cancel debts.

Deuteronomy 15:13

But when you let them go, don’t send them away empty-handed.