# Connecting Statement:

God continues telling Moses what he must tell the people.

# they are my servants

"your fellow countrymen are my servants"

# They will not be sold as slaves

This can be stated in active form. AT: "You must not sell them as slaves" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# you may buy slaves from them

"you may buy slaves from those nations"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/ruler]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/honor]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/nation]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]