Exodus 21:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Daughters sold into servitude do not automatically receive the freedom granted to male servants after six years.
The Context of Exodus 21:7
Different release terms apply to female servants
What Does Exodus 21:7 Mean?
This law acknowledges a different situation for females entering servitude. Unlike male servants, a daughter sold by her father does not exit service after six years as a matter of course. Her situation requires distinct legal provisions reflecting her different vulnerability and status in that culture.
The passage sets the stage for additional protections specific to female servants, recognizing that vulnerability and risk differ between men and women in servitude, and that justice must account for these differences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 21:7
What does Exodus 21:7 mean?
Daughters sold into servitude do not automatically receive the freedom granted to male servants after six years.
What is the context of Exodus 21:7?
Different release terms apply to female servants