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but shalt fear thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall not rule over him with rigor, but you shall fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall not rule over him with severity, but are to revere your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216You shall not rule over him with severity, but are to revere your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘You shall not rule over him with severity, but are to revere your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall not have dominion over him with brutality, but you shall fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall not rule over him with harshness (severity, oppression), but you are to fear your God [with profound reverence].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to rule over them harshly but fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to rule over them harshly but fear your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So obey me, and don't be cruel to the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not treat them harshly. Fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Do not treat them harshly, but obey your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are not to rule over them with harshness. You are to fear your God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must not rule over him harshly, but you must fear your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />you do not rule over him with rigor, and you have been afraid of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> thou rulest not over him with rigour, and thou hast been afraid of thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not rule over him with crushing, and thou shalt be afraid of thy God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Afflict him not by might, but fear thy God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not afflict him by power, but be fearful of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not lord it over them harshly, but stand in fear of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not rule over them with harshness, but shall fear your God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall not compel them to do hard work; but shall fear your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you shall not force him into hard service, and be in awe of your God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not oppress him with labour, and shalt fear the Lord thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/25-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=6985" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/25.htm">Redemption of Bondmen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7287.htm" title="7287: ṯir·deh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off. A primitive root; to tread down, i.e. Subjugate; specifically, to crumble off.">to rule</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">over them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6531.htm" title="6531: bə·p̄ā·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Harshness, severity. From an unused root meaning to break apart; fracture, i.e. Severity.">harshly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·yā·rê·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">but you shall fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: mê·’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-13.htm">Exodus 1:13-14</a></span><br />They worked the Israelites ruthlessly / and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-14.htm">Deuteronomy 15:14-15</a></span><br />You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you. / Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you; that is why I am giving you this command today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a></span><br />And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">Colossians 4:1</a></span><br />Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14-15</a></span><br />Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns. / You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a></span><br />Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-2.htm">Exodus 21:2-6</a></span><br />If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. / If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. / If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a></span><br />Do to others as you would have them do to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-14.htm">Jeremiah 34:14</a></span><br />Every seventh year, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who has sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free. But your fathers did not listen or incline their ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1-2</a></span><br />All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Philemon 1:15-16</a></span><br />For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— / no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Proverbs 22:16</a></span><br />Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-3.htm">Isaiah 58:3-6</a></span><br />“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. / You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high. / Is this the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to the LORD? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall not rule over him with rigor; but shall fear your God.</p><p class="hdg">rule</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Leviticus 25:46,53</a></b></br> And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit <i>them for</i> a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-13.htm">Exodus 1:13,14</a></b></br> And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23</a></b></br> And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.</p><p class="hdg">but shalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/25-17.htm">Leviticus 25:17</a></b></br> Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I <i>am</i> the LORD your God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-17.htm">Exodus 1:17,21</a></b></br> But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Deuteronomy 25:18</a></b></br> How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, <i>even</i> all <i>that were</i> feeble behind thee, when thou <i>wast</i> faint and weary; and he feared not God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/25-36.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-36.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-33.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Harshness</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-4.htm">Master</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-36.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Rigor</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Rigour</a> <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Rulest</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Ruthlessly</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Severity</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Harshness</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-52.htm">Master</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Rigor</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Rigour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">Rulest</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Ruthlessly</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Severity</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-1.htm">the Sabbath of the seventh year</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-8.htm">The jubilee in the fiftieth year</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-14.htm">Of oppression</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-18.htm">A blessing of obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-23.htm">The redemption of land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-29.htm">Of houses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Compassion to the poor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-39.htm">The usage of bondmen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/25-47.htm">The redemption of servants</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The command not to rule harshly reflects God's concern for justice and compassion within the community. In the ancient Near Eastern context, slavery was common, but Israel was called to a higher standard, emphasizing humane treatment. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where masters are instructed to treat their servants justly and fairly (<a href="/colossians/4.htm">Colossians 4:1</a>). The idea of not ruling harshly can also be seen as a type of Christ, who leads with gentleness and humility (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>).<p><b>but you shall fear your God</b><br>The fear of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, signifying reverence, awe, and obedience to His commandments. This phrase connects the ethical treatment of others with one's relationship with God, suggesting that true reverence for God is demonstrated through just actions. The fear of God is foundational in the wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, where it is described as the beginning of wisdom. This fear is not terror but a profound respect that influences behavior, aligning with Jesus' teaching that love for God and neighbor are the greatest commandments (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>- The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including those in Leviticus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>- The chosen people of God to whom the laws in Leviticus were given.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>- The land promised to the Israelites, where they were to implement these laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jubilee_year.htm">Jubilee Year</a></b><br>- A significant event in Israelite society where debts were forgiven, and slaves were freed, emphasizing the context of <a href="/bsb/leviticus/25.htm">Leviticus 25</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>- The divine lawgiver who commands the Israelites to act justly and with reverence for Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_and_dignity.htm">Respect and Dignity</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to treat others with respect and dignity, recognizing their inherent worth as God's creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_god.htm">Fear of God</a></b><br>Our actions towards others should be motivated by a reverent fear of God, acknowledging His authority and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_authority.htm">Leadership and Authority</a></b><br>Those in positions of authority should exercise their power with humility and compassion, avoiding harshness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/social_justice.htm">Social Justice</a></b><br>The principles in <a href="/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43</a> encourage us to advocate for fair treatment and justice in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>By treating others well, we reflect God's character and His commandments, serving as a witness to His love and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_the_bible_condemn_slavery.htm">Why does the Bible never explicitly condemn slavery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_fearing_god_entail.htm">What does fearing God entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_lev_25_39-46_differ_on_servitude.htm">Why does the command to release servants (Lev 25:39–46) appear inconsistent with other biblical passages endorsing servitude? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_lending.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on lending money?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour.</span>--The master is forbidden to tyrannise over him as if he were a slave without any rights.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/leviticus/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God,</span> is paralleled by the New Testament injunction, "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him" (<a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/25-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You are not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to rule</span><br /><span class="heb">תִרְדֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯir·deh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7287.htm">Strong's 7287: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over them harshly,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפָ֑רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄ā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6531.htm">Strong's 6531: </a> </span><span class="str2">Harshness, severity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but you shall fear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָרֵ֖אתָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·rê·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/25-43.htm">Leviticus 25:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/25-43.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 25:43 You shall not rule over him (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/25-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 25:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 25:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/25-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 25:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 25:44" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>