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If he marries her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.
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From Servant to Daughter
Commentators explain that this law elevated a female servant's status significantly. If the master arranged for her to marry his son, she was not to be treated as a servant but 'after the manner of daughters.' This meant she was fully integrated into the family, receiving the rights, protection, and provisions due to a daughter-in-law, demonstrating God's concern for justice.
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Exodus
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if he have betrothed her to his son Not caring to betroth and marry her himself, as being more suitable in age f…
Presbyterian
The laws in this chapter relate to the fifth and sixth commandments; and though they differ from our times and customs, nor are they binding on us,…