Leviticus 25:45 bbe — And in addition, you may get, for money, servants from among the children of other nations who are living with you, and…

Bible in Basic English

"And in addition, you may get, for money, servants from among the children of other nations who are living with you, and from their families which have come to birth in your land; and these will be your property."

— Leviticus 25:45, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land: and they shall be your possession.”

Leviticus 25 — Context

42

For they are my servants whom I took out from the land of Egypt; they may not become the property of another.

43

Do not be a hard master to him, but have the fear of God before you.

44

But you may get servants as property from among the nations round about; from them you may take men-servants and women-servants.

45

And in addition, you may get, for money, servants from among the children of other nations who are living with you, and from their families which have come to birth in your land; and these will be your property.

46

And they will be your children's heritage after you, to keep as their property; they will be your servants for ever; but you may not be hard masters to your countrymen, the children of Israel.

47

And if one from another nation living among you gets wealth, and your countryman, at his side, becomes poor and gives himself for money to the man from another nation or to one of his family;

48

After he has given himself he has the right to be made free, for a price, by one of his brothers,

Leviticus 25:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:45 say?
Leviticus 25:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And in addition, you may get, for money, servants from among the children of other nations who are living with you, and from their families which have come to birth in your land; and these will be your property.”
Where is Leviticus 25:45 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 45.
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 25:45.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:45 in?
Leviticus 25:45 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 25:45?
Leviticus 25:45 reads (BBE): “And in addition, you may get, for money, servants from among the children of other nations who are living with you, and from their families which have come to birth in your land; and these will be your property.” 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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