Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.
Then you should take a sharp tool and pierce his ear against the door, and he will be your servant for life. You should do the same thing for your female servant.
This verse describes a ceremony where a servant who chooses to stay with their master permanently has their ear pierced as a sign of lifelong commitment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' laws about Hebrew servants who were released after six years of service. If a servant loved their master and family and didn't want to leave, they could choose to become a permanent servant through this ear-piercing ceremony. This was actually a compassionate law that gave servants choice and security in a culture where slavery was common.
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