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NASB | Leviticus 25:44 'As for your male and female slaves whom you may have--you may acquire male and female slaves from the pagan nations that are around you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 25:44 'As for your male and female slaves whom you may have--you may acquire male and female slaves from the pagan nations that are around you. |
Bible Question: Does God approve of slavery? |
Bible Answer: I think God must have displeased with slavery like he did with divorce. I don’t believe God would approve slavery. Every ugly thing came to existence from man’s sin since Adam. Having that said, we should notice that some type of slavery is beautiful, not ugly at all. In the Bible, Christ’s apostles loved to call themselves “doulos” (literally, a slave): • Romans 1:1 From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for God's good news. • Galatians 1:10 If I were still trying to please people, I wouldn't be Christ's slave. • Colossians 4:7 Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord • Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. He's a slave of Christ Jesus who always wrestles for you in prayers so that you will stand firm and be fully mature and complete in the entire will of God. • 2 Timothy 2:24 God's slave shouldn't be argumentative but should be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient • Titus 1:1 From Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. • James 1:1 From James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. • 2 Peter 1:1 From Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. • Jude 1:1 Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James. God’s or Jesus’ slave used to be the most honorable title given to early church Christians who followed Jesus Christ wholeheartedly. |