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A Public Vow of Love
The ear-piercing ceremony was a public, legal act signifying a servant's choice to remain with a master they loved. Commentators note this wasn't forced servitude, but a decision rooted in affection for the master and his household. Scholars like John Gill clarify that 'forever' in this context meant until the next Jubilee year, making it a lifelong commitment within a specific legal framework.
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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 Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 15:17
19th Century
Bishop
And to your maidservant you shall do likewise —i.e., “in furnishing her liberally” (Rashi), and “possibly also in retaini…
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 …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 15:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear
unto the door
Not of your m…
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 …