Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 21:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Exodus 21:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.”
Exodus 21:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:2
If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.God's first civil law addresses slavery—revealing His priority to protect the vulnerable. 'Hebrew servant' (עֶבֶד עִבְרִי, eved ivri) refers to debt-servitude (not chattel slavery)—Israelites who sold themselves to pay debts. The six-year limit prevents permanent poverty-bondage. 'In the seventh go out free' (בַּשְּׁבִעִת יֵצֵא לַחָפְשִׁי, bashevi'it yetze lachofshi) parallels Sabbath principle—rest after labor, release after bondage. 'For nothing' (חִנָּם, chinnam) means without paymen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 21:2
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“a Hebrew man”
“when you let him go free from you; for to the double of the hire of a hireling has he served you six years: and Yahweh your God will bless you in all that you do.”
“when you have circumcised him”
“And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.”
“saying”
“after that the king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people who were at Jerusalem”
“We after our ability have redeemed our brothers the Jews”
“At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.”
“there shall be guilt of bloodshed for him; he shall make restitution. If he has nothing”