Leviticus 25:53 kjva — And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight."

— Leviticus 25:53, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 25 — Context

50

And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.

51

If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.

52

And if there remain but few years unto the year of jubile, then he shall count with him, and according unto his years shall he give him again the price of his redemption.

53

And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.

54

And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him.

55

For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 25:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:53 say?
Leviticus 25:53 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.”
Where is Leviticus 25:53 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 53.
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 25:53.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:53 in?
Leviticus 25:53 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 25:53?
Leviticus 25:53 reads (KJVA): “And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.” 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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