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Exodus 21:7 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Exodus 21:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.”
Exodus 21:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:7
And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.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 freed us from sin's s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 21:7
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