Leviticus 25:44

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘You must get your male and female slaves from the nations that are around you. You can buy slaves from them.

Cross References

Exodus 12:44

Any slave you have bought is allowed to eat it after you have circumcised him.

Exodus 21:21

But they will not be punished if the slave gets up after a day or two. After all, the slave is their property.

Leviticus 25:43

Show them pity when you rule over them. Have respect for God.

Leviticus 25:45

You can also buy as slaves some of the people living among you for a while. You can also buy members of their families born among you. They will become your property.