Bible Cross References
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Exodus 21:20
"If a slave owner takes a stick and beats his slave, whether male or female, and the slave dies on the spot, the owner is to be punished.
Exodus 21:21
But if the slave does not die for a day or two, the master is not to be punished. The loss of his property is punishment enough.
Exodus 21:26
"If someone hits his male or female slave in the eye and puts it out, he is to free the slave as payment for the eye.
Exodus 21:27
If he knocks out a tooth, he is to free the slave as payment for the tooth.
Leviticus 25:43
Do not treat them harshly, but obey your God.
Leviticus 25:46
and you may leave them as an inheritance to your children, whom they must serve as long as they live. But you must not treat any Israelites harshly.
Deuteronomy 15:12-15
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"If any Israelites, male or female, sell themselves to you as slaves, you are to release them after they have served you for six years. When the seventh year comes, you must let them go free.
13
When you set them free, do not send them away empty-handed.
14
Give to them generously from what the LORD has blessed you with---sheep, grain, and wine.
15
Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God set you free; that is why I am now giving you this command.
Jeremiah 34:14-17
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every seven years they were to set free any Hebrew slave who had served them for six years. But your ancestors would not pay any attention to me or listen to what I said.
15
Just a few days ago you changed your minds and did what pleased me. All of you agreed to set all Israelites free, and you made a covenant in my presence, in the Temple where I am worshiped.
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But then you changed your minds again and dishonored me. All of you took back the slaves whom you had set free as they desired, and you forced them into slavery again.
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So now, I, the LORD, say that you have disobeyed me; you have not given all Israelites their freedom. Very well, then, I will give you freedom: the freedom to die by war, disease, and starvation. I will make every nation in the world horrified at what I do to you.
Ephesians 6:9
Masters, behave in the same way toward your slaves and stop using threats. Remember that you and your slaves belong to the same Master in heaven, who judges everyone by the same standard.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, be fair and just in the way you treat your slaves. Remember that you too have a Master in heaven.