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Deuteronomy 15:11-13
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Deuteronomy 15:11-13
Easy-to-Read Version
11 There will always be poor people in the land. That is why I command you to be ready to help your brother or sister. Give to the poor in your land who need help.
Letting Slaves Go Free
12 “You might buy a Hebrew man or woman to serve you as a slave. You may keep that person as a slave for six years. But in the seventh year, you must let that person go free. 13 But when you let your slave go free, don’t send him away with nothing.
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Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:11-13
New International Version
11 There will always be poor people(A) in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.(B)
Freeing Servants(C)(D)
12 If any of your people—Hebrew men or women—sell themselves to you and serve you six years, in the seventh year you must let them go free.(E) 13 And when you release them, do not send them away empty-handed.
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