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
And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty.
Leviticus 25:42
For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.
Proverbs 3:27
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
Jeremiah 22:13
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; that useth his neighbor's service without wages, and giveth him not his hire;
Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the sojourner from his right , and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.