Leviticus 25:38 bbe — I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God.

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"I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God."

— Leviticus 25:38, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 25 — Context

35

And if your brother becomes poor and is not able to make a living, then you are to keep him with you, helping him as you would a man from another country who is living among you.

36

Take no interest from him, in money or in goods, but have the fear of your God before you, and let your brother make a living among you.

37

Do not take interest on the money which you let him have or on the food which you give him.

38

I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God.

39

And if your brother becomes poor and gives himself to you for money, do not make use of him like a servant who is your property;

40

But let him be with you as a servant working for payment, till the year of Jubilee;

41

Then he will go out from you, he and his children with him, and go back to his family and to the property of his fathers.

Leviticus 25:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:38 say?
Leviticus 25:38 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God.”
Where is Leviticus 25:38 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 38.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 25:38.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:38 in?
Leviticus 25:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 25:38?
Leviticus 25:38 reads (BBE): “I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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