Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Leviticus 25:48-55 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

48. you still have the right to be set free by a relative, such as a brother

49. or uncle or cousin, or some other family member. In fact, if you ever get enough money, you may buy your own freedom

50. by paying your owner for the number of years you would still be a slave before the next Year of Celebration.

51-52. The longer the time until then, the more you will have to pay.

53. And even while you are the slaves of foreigners in your own country, your people must make sure that you are not ill-treated.

54. If you cannot gain your freedom in any of these ways, both you and your children will still be set free in the Year of Celebration.

55. People of Israel, I am the Lord your God, and I brought you out of Egypt to be my own servants.