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Exodus 21:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Exodus 21:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: shall: Heb. saying shall say”
Exodus 21:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:5
And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:Love can voluntarily extend servitude—'I love' (אָהַבְתִּי, ahavti) my master, wife, children. The servant may prefer security with a good master over freedom with poverty. This provision protects servants' choice—freedom isn't forced. The ear-piercing ritual (v. 6) marks permanent voluntary service. The New Testament applies this to Christ-service: we're bought, freed, then voluntarily bond ourselves to Christ as love-slaves (Romans 1:1, doulos). We serve not from compulsion but love. Chri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 21:5
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“if he tell you”
“that one died for all”
“other lords besides you have had dominion over us”