Leviticus 25:42-44

Expanded Bible

⁴² This is because the Israelites are my servants, and I brought them out of slavery in Egypt. They must not become slaves again. ⁴³ You must not ·rule this person [exercise dominion; Gen. 1:26] cruelly, but you must ·respect [fear] your God.

⁴⁴ “‘Your men and women slaves must come from other nations around you; from them you may buy slaves.