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Leviticus 25:55

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 25:55 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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 Jehovah your God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 Jehovah your God.
Leviticus 25:55 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
52And if there remain but few years unto the year of jubilee, then he shall reckon with him; according unto his years shall he give back the price of his redemption.
53As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with rigor over him in thy sight.
54And if he be not redeemed by these [means], then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.
55For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For unto me the children of Israel [are] servants, etc.] And therefore not to be perpetual servants to men, as those who are bought and redeemed by the blood of Christ should not be, (<460723>1 Corinthians 7:23); The Targum of Jonathan is, servants to my law; (see <450725>Romans 7:25); those that are redeemed by Christ are also servants to his Gospel, and obey from their heart the form and doctrine delivered to them; they [are] my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: where they were in cruel bondage, and made to serve with rigour, but now, being delivered from thence, were laid under obligation to serve the Lord; nor was it his will that others should rule over them with…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my servants: Lev 25:42; Exo 13:3, Exo 20:2; Psa 116:16; Isa 43:3; Luk 1:74, Luk 1:75; Rom 6:14, Rom 6:17, Rom 6:18; Rom 6:22; Co1 7:22, Co1 7:23, Co1 9:19, Co1 9:21; Gal 5:13 Next: Leviticus Chapter 26”
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