then take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door, and he will become your servant for life. And treat your maidservant the same way. Cross References Exodus 21:5 But if the servant declares, 'I love my master and my wife and children; I do not want to go free,' Exodus 21:6 then his master is to bring him before the judges. And he shall take him to the door or doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he shall serve his master for life. Deuteronomy 15:16 But if your servant says to you, 'I do not want to leave you,' because he loves you and your household and is well off with you, Deuteronomy 15:18 Do not regard it as a hardship to set your servant free, because his six years of service were worth twice the wages of a hired hand. And the LORD your God will bless you in all you do. Treasury of Scripture Then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant for ever. And also to your maidservant you shall do likewise. for ever Leviticus 25:39-42 1 Samuel 1:22 |
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