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Exodus 21:8 ยท KJV

"If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
7And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.
8If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her.
9And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.
10If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the treatment of others in your community?

2

What does justice look like in your relationships?

3

When have you stood up for someone who was being treated unfairly?

Life Application

justice

Reflect on how you can advocate for fairness and integrity in your relationships. Consider ways to support those who are vulnerable.

integrity

Evaluate how you treat others, especially those in less powerful positions. Strive to act with honor and respect.

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