Leviticus 25:38 kjva — I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be you…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God."

— Leviticus 25:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 25 — Context

35

And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.

36

Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

37

Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.

38

I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.

39

And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:

40

But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:

41

And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

Leviticus 25:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:38 say?
Leviticus 25:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to 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 (KJVA): “I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to 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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