And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money.
And if he doesn't do these three things for her, then she can go free without paying any money.
This verse is saying that if a master fails to provide the three basic needs (food, clothing, and marital rights) to a female servant who became his wife, she has the right to leave without owing anything.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, Exodus 21:11 is part of the laws given by God through Moses to regulate the treatment of servants, specifically addressing a female servant sold by her father to another man. This verse ensures that if the man does not fulfill his obligations, such as marrying her, providing for her as a wife, or arranging properly for her, she is granted freedom without any payment, reflecting God's concern for justice in a society where servitude was common. These regulations were meant to protect vulnerable individuals within the cultural norms of the time.
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