“As for your male and female slaves whom you may acquire out of the nations that are around you—from them you may buy male and female slaves.
but every man’s servant that is bought for money, after you have circumcised him, may eat it.
Notwithstanding, if the servant gets up in a day or two he will not be punished, for he is his property.
You are not to rule over him with harshness, but fear your God.
You may also acquire from among the children of the foreigners dwelling among you, as well as from their families who are with you—those born in your land—they may also become your property.