Exodus 21:6
The Scripture
(6) Then 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Exodus 21 records the early law of the Israelites concerning injury and compensation, stating that a person who causes bodily harm must make restitution to the injured. The chapter also introduces the principle of proportional justice, often summarized as “an eye for an eye,” emphasizing that each person must be held accountable for their actions. These teachings set the foundation for the community’s moral and legal order.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 21:22Exodus 12:12Exodus 18:21Exodus 18:22Exodus 18:23Exodus 18:24Exodus 18:25Exodus 18:26Exodus 22:8Exodus 22:9Exodus 22:28Numbers 25:5
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 41:3Luke 13:25Genesis 19:6Genesis 19:11Exodus 33:10Deuteronomy 15:17