Leviticus 25:53 web — As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your sight.

World English Bible

"As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your sight."

— Leviticus 25:53, World English Bible

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Leviticus 25 — Context

50

He shall reckon with him who bought him from the year that he sold himself to him to the Year of Jubilee: and the price of his sale shall be according to the number of years; according to the time of a hired servant shall he be with him.

51

If there are yet many years, according to them he shall give back the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.

52

If there remain but a few years to the year of jubilee, then he shall reckon with him; according to his years of service he shall give back the price of his redemption.

53

As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your sight.

54

If he isn't redeemed by these means, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee, he, and his children with him.

55

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

Leviticus 25:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:53 say?
Leviticus 25:53 in the World English Bible reads: “As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your 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 (WEB): “As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with harshness over him in your 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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