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Deuteronomy 15:16-18
New Century Version
Deuteronomy 15:16-18
New Century Version
16 But if your slave says to you, “I don’t want to leave you,” because he loves you and your family and has a good life with you, 17 stick an awl[a] through his ear into the door; he will be your slave for life. Also do this to a female slave.
18 Do not think of it as a hard thing when you let your slaves go free. After all, they served you six years and did twice the work of a hired person. The Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
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- 15:17 awl A tool like a big needle with a handle at one end.
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