Deuteronomy 15:18

New Century Version

Do not think of it as a hard thing when you let your slaves go free. After all, they served you six years and did twice the work of a hired person. The Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.

Cross References

Isaiah 16:14

Now the Lord says, “In three years all those people and what they take pride in will be hated. (This is three years as a hired helper would count time.) There will be a few people left, but they will be weak.”

Isaiah 21:16

This is what the Lord said to me: “In one year all the glory of the country of Kedar will be gone. (This is a year as a hired helper counts time.)

Deuteronomy 15:10

Give freely to the poor person, and do not wish that you didn’t have to give. The Lord your God will bless your work and everything you touch.

Deuteronomy 15:17

stick an awl through his ear into the door; he will be your slave for life. Also do this to a female slave.

Deuteronomy 15:19

Save all the first male animals born to your herds and flocks. They are for the Lord your God. Do not work the first calf born to your oxen, and do not cut off the wool from the first lamb born to your sheep.