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Exodus 21:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 21:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. punished: Heb. avenged”
Exodus 21:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:20
And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.This provision regulates Hebrew servitude (עֶבֶד עִבְרִי, eved ivri), protecting indentured servants from exploitation. Unlike ancient Near Eastern chattel slavery, Israel's system limited bondage to six years with mandatory release, reflecting God's concern for human dignity. These laws temper economic necessity with compassion, ensuring even servants retain personhood and future hope. The regulations reveal God's heart for the vulnerable and point to ultimate redemption—Christ free...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 21:20
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“yet he will not respond.”
“eye for eye”
“Therefore whoever slays Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold. Yahweh appointed a sign for Cain”
“[say they]”
“his blood will be shed by man”
“the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.”
“he shall put him to death.”
“be afraid”
“truly Lamech seventy-seven times.,If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.,כִּי שִׁבְעָתַיִם יֻקַּם־קָיִן וְלֶמֶךְ שִׁבְעִים וְשִׁבְעָה׃ ,If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.,ὅτι ἑπτάκις ἐκδεδίκηται ἐκ καιν ἐκ δὲ λαμεχ ἑβδομηκοντάκις ἑπτά,Because vengeance has been exacted seven times on Cain's behalf, on Lamech's it shall be seventy times seven.,כי שבעתים יקם קין ולמך שבעים ושבעה,If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.,אֲרֵי שַׁבְעָא דָּרִין אִיתְלִאוּ לְקָיִן הֲלָא לְלֶמֶךְ בְּרֵהּ שַׁבְעִין וְשַׁבְעָא ,If seven generations are suspended unto Kain, will there not be to Lemek his son seventy and seven?”