Tag Archives: Exodus 21

covenant household property loss compensation rights

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:28-36 28 “When an ox gores a man or a woman, and death occurs, the ox should be stoned, and its meat should not be eaten, but the owner of the ox will not be liable. 29 But if … Continue reading →

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covenant household injury compensation rights

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:12-27 12 “Whoever hits a man so hard that he dies should be put to death. 13 But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint … Continue reading →

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covenant household employment rights

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:1-11 21:1 “These are the legal rules that you should explain to them. 2 When you contract with a Hebrew servant, he should serve six years, and in the seventh he should go out free, for nothing. 3 If … Continue reading →

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Exodus: Restitution

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 21:12-22:15     Violence and loss are part of living in a fallen world, but that fact does not absolve anyone of his personal responsibility toward those he has wronged. A nation of former slaves needed to know that each person … Continue reading →

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Exodus: spirituality and servanthood

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 20:18-21:11     These rules must be understood in their context. Altars in Egypt had been places to flaunt one’s wealth and power. Now that the Hebrews were free, the LORD warned them against abusing religion for selfish purposes. Servanthood was … Continue reading →

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