Hebrew Interlinear

Leviticus 25:39 Interlinear

that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor And if thy brother and be sold unto thee thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1וְכִֽיH3588(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
2יָמ֥וּךְH4134that dwelleth by thee be waxen poorto become thin, i.e., (figuratively) be impoverished
3אָחִ֛יךָH251And if thy brothera brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
4עִמָּ֖ךְH5973adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
5וְנִמְכַּרH4376and be soldto sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
6לָ֑ךְH0
7לֹֽאH3808not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
8תַעֲבֹ֥דH5647unto thee thou shalt not compelto work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
9בּ֖וֹH0
10עֲבֹ֥דַתH5656him to servework of any kind
11עָֽבֶד׃H5650as a bondservanta servant

Verse Context

Leviticus 25:38 I am the LORD and to be your God which brought you forth ...
Leviticus 25:39 (current) that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor And if thy brother and be sold unto thee thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant
Leviticus 25:40But as an hired servant and as a sojourner thee unto the year...

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