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 you go, you 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 slaves.
Proverbs 3:27
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
Jeremiah 22:13
Woe unto him that builds his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that uses his neighbor's service without wages, and gives him nothing for his work;
Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against 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, says the LORD of hosts.
Colossians 4:1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.