Exodus, 21

Commentary

Exodus chapter 21 is a continuation of the laws given to the Israelites by God through Moses. In this chapter, God outlines laws concerning slavery, personal injury, and property damage. The first law God gives is concerning slavery. He states that if a man sells his daughter as a slave, she must be treated as a female slave. She must not be sold to a foreign nation, and if she is not pleasing to her master, he must let her go free. This law is significant because it shows that God values the freedom of all people, even those in servitude. The second law God gives is concerning personal injury. If someone injures another person, they must pay for the injury according to the degree of the injury. This law is significant because it shows that God values justice and fairness. The third law God gives is concerning property damage. If someone damages another person's property, they must pay for the damage according to the degree of the damage. This law is significant because it shows that God values the protection of property. Overall, Exodus chapter 21 is an important chapter in the Bible because it outlines laws concerning slavery, personal injury, and property damage. These laws show that God values the freedom of all people, justice and fairness, and the protection of property.

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