It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest.
Don't think it's unfair when you set your servant free, because he has been worth twice as much as a hired worker during the six years he served you. The LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.
God is telling the Israelites not to resent freeing their servants after six years because they've gotten great value from their work, and God will bless their generosity.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Israel about treating Hebrew servants fairly. According to the law, Hebrew servants were to be released after six years of service, and masters were required to send them away with generous provisions. This system protected people from permanent slavery and provided a safety net for those who fell into debt.
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