Deuteronomy 15:13

If you set them free, you must not send them away empty-handed.

Genesis 31:42

If the God of my father -- the God of Abraham, the one whom Isaac fears -- had not been with me, you would certainly have sent me away empty-handed! But God saw how I was oppressed and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night."

Exodus 3:21

"I will grant this people favor with the Egyptians, so that when you depart you will not leave empty-handed.

Leviticus 25:42-44

Since they are my servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt, they must not be sold in a slave sale.

Proverbs 3:27-28

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Jeremiah 22:13

"'Sure to be judged is the king who builds his palace using injustice and treats people unfairly while adding its upper rooms. He makes his countrymen work for him for nothing. He does not pay them for their labor.

Malachi 3:5

"I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the immigrant and in this way show they do not fear me," says the Lord who rules over all.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

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Summary

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

This is a most humane and merciful addition to the law in ex 21

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This is a most humane and merciful addition to the law in ex 21

Exodus 3:21
"I will grant this people favor with the Egyptians, so that when you depart you will not leave empty-handed.
Leviticus 25:42
Since they are my servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt, they must not be sold in a slave sale.
Proverbs 3:27
Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.
Jeremiah 22:13
"'Sure to be judged is the king who builds his palace using injustice and treats people unfairly while adding its upper rooms. He makes his countrymen work for him for nothing. He does not pay them for their labor.
Malachi 3:5
"I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the immigrant and in this way show they do not fear me," says the Lord who rules over all.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

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