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Exodus 21:8 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 21:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. please: Heb. be evil in the eyes of, etc”
Exodus 21:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:8
If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her.This judgment (mishpat) from the Book of the Covenant applies moral law to civil society. God's justice is comprehensive—addressing economic disputes, family relations, and community welfare. The case laws teach covenant people how to love God and neighbor practically. Through detailed ordinances, God shapes Israel as holy nation, distinct from pagan neighbors. These laws reveal God's character: j...
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Cross-References for Exodus 21:8
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“and has not taken her? let him go and return to his house”
“his father.”
“and you have a desire to her”
“then rejoice you in Abimelech”
“Is there never a woman among the daughters of your brothers”
“Behold, I go out from you, and I will pray to Yahweh that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, tomorrow; only don't let Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to Yahweh.”
“and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah has profaned the holiness of Yahweh which he loves”
“as the channel of brooks that pass away;”
“when they said”
“and this saying displeased him; and he said”