Exodus 21:20-21

Laws About Slaves

²⁰ "And if a man beats his male or female servant with a rod, so that he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished. ²¹ "Notwithstanding, if he remains alive a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his _r property.

Cross References
Leviticus 25:44 - 46
And as for your male and female slaves whom you may have - from the nations that are around you, from them you may buy male and female slaves.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Exodus 21:20

Strong's Concordance

Exodus 21:20

And if a manH376 smiteH5221 his servant,H5650 or his maid,H519 with a rod,H7626 and he dieH4191 under his hand;H3027 he shall be surelyH5358 punishedH5358.

Notes

Exodus 21:20 - 21

And if a man beats his male or female servant with a rod, so that he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished. Notwithstanding, if he remains alive a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his property. ...

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