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Generosity as Justice
Commentators agree that this command is an act of justice, not mere charity. Since the servant worked for years without wages, they could not save for their future. Therefore, providing them with a starting stock from the flock, floor, and winepress was a just compensation for their labor, ensuring they didn't begin their freedom in complete poverty.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 15:13
19th Century
Preacher
To begin life again with nothing at all in his pocket.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 15:13
16th Century
Theologian
And when thou sendest him out free from thee. Here not only is the enfranchisement of slaves enjoined, but an exhortation to libe…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 15:13
17th Century
Pastor
And when you send him out free from you
When he discharged him from his servitude, and made him a free man:
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 15:12–18
17th Century
Minister
Here the law concerning Hebrew servants is repeated. There is an addition, requiring masters to put some small stock into their servants' hands to …