And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.
If a man sells his daughter to be a servant, she cannot be released in the same way that male servants are released.
This verse establishes that female servants had different rules for release than male servants, providing them with certain protections under ancient Hebrew law.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, during the time of Moses, the laws in Exodus were given as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai to guide the Israelites in a just society, building on practices common in the Near East where debt slavery was prevalent. This specific verse addresses the sale of a daughter as a maidservant, ensuring she receives different treatment from male servants, possibly to protect her rights or consider marriage arrangements within the household. It reflects God's intent to regulate harsh customs and provide safeguards for vulnerable individuals in a patriarchal culture.
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