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Deuteronomy 15:12

Deuteronomy 15:12
And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee,.... By others, as by the sanhedrim for theft,…

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, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The Year of Remission: (2) of Slaves

If a Hebrew, man or woman, serves as a slave for six years, in the seventh he…

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