Deuteronomy 15:18
“It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
It shall not seem hard to thee when thou sendest him away free from thee,.... He should not grudge him his liberty, nor…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 15:15-18
The commands here are repeated from Exo 21:2-6, with amplifications relative to the maidservant Deu 15:12 and to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 15:12-18
Here is, I. A repetition of the law that had been given concerning Hebrew servants who had sold themselves for servants,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
It shall not be hard in thine eye] See on Deu 15:15. How well this legislator knew the hearts of his people may be seen…