What does Exodus 21:1 mean?

Exodus 21:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Exodus 21:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.

1Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.

2If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

3If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.

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