Exodus 21:27

“And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth,.... Give them such a slap on the face, or a blow…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 21:26-27

Freedom was the proper equivalent for permanent injury.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

If he smite out his - tooth - It was a noble law that obliged the unmerciful slaveholder to set the slave at liberty…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 21:22-36

Observe here,

I. The particular care which the law took of women with child, that no hurt should be done them which…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Exodus 21:26-27

Striking out the eye or tooth of a slave. The person of slave being not as valuable as that of a free man, the lex…