Deuteronomy 15:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Do not be reluctant when you let them go free, since the service they have given you for six years was worth twice a hired laborer’s salary; and the Lord, your God, will bless you in everything you do. Firstlings.

Cross References

Isaiah 16:14

But now the Lord speaks: In three years, like the years of a hired laborer, the glory of Moab shall be empty despite all its great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and weak.

Isaiah 21:16

For thus the Lord has said to me: In another year, like the years of a hired laborer, all the glory of Kedar shall come to an end.

Deuteronomy 15:10

When you give, give generously and not with a stingy heart; for that, the Lord, your God, will bless you in all your works and undertakings.

Deuteronomy 15:17

you shall take an awl and put it through his ear into the door, and he shall be your slave forever. Your female slave, also, you shall treat in the same way.

Deuteronomy 15:19

You shall consecrate to the Lord, your God, every male firstling born in your herd and in your flock. You shall not work the firstlings of your cattle, nor shear the firstlings of your flock.