Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
Bible References
This is a most humane and merciful addition to the law in ex 21
Exodus 3:21
I will grant this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be that when you go, you will not go empty-handed.
Leviticus 25:42
For they are My servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt; they are not to be sold in a slave sale.
Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in your power to do it.
When it is in your power to do it.
Jeremiah 22:13 “Woe to him who builds his house without righteousness
And hisupper rooms without justice,
Who uses his neighbor’s services without pay
Anddoes not give him his wages,
And his
Who uses his neighbor’s services without pay
And
Malachi 3:5
“Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely, and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the alien and do not fear Me,” says the Lord of hosts.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.