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Service Born from Love
The law acknowledges a situation where a servant might choose to remain in servitude. Commentators note this choice is not based on coercion but on a positive relationship: the servant loves the master and his household because he is treated well and his life is good. This highlights that the ideal relationship was based on mutual affection and care, not just legal obligation.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 15:15–18
18th Century
Theologian
The commands here are repeated from Exodus 21:2-6, with amplifications relative to the maidservant (Deuteronomy 15:12) and to the makin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 15:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
And it shall be, if he say unto thee, I will not go away from thee; because he loveth thee and thine house, because he is well with thee; then …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 15:16
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be, if he say unto you, I will not go away from
you
Out of his house, no…
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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 …